SONAR Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat

New London, CTOn-site
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New London, CT
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Posted
Oct 30
1 day ago
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General Dynamics Electric Boat

Defense & space · 10,001+ employees

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What you'll do

  • Perform systems engineering from initial concept through post-delivery support
  • Support hardware/software integration, component qualification, testing and construction
  • Assess obsolescence issues and identify components for technical refresh
  • Perform technology investigations and trade-studies
  • Identify and resolve program risks and opportunities for cost reduction
  • Validate methods to ensure producible end products

What you need

  • Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering by May 2027
  • 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
  • Engineering project management experience (preferred)
  • Experience in underwater acoustics, submarine electronics/SONAR system development, integration, installation and test (preferred)
  • Understanding of design, build, sustain process, EVMS and design tools and processes (preferred)
  • Climbing, crawling, kneeling, light lifting, medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping and twisting

Key skills

Electrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSecret security clearanceunderwater acousticsSONAR system developmentintegrationinstallationtestengineering project managementwritten communication skillsverbal communication skillsinterpersonal skills

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SONAR Systems Engineer Requisition ID 2026-21251 Location US-CT-New London Seat Location EB New London Facility Trade Engineering Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Overview The SONAR Systems team is responsible for the development, qualification, integration, testing and fleet support of contractor furnished and government furnished SONAR arrays and sensors for all submarine classes. SONAR Systems (C5I Systems Development, D442) requires engineers to assist in Systems Engineering efforts related to contractor furnished SONAR systems. Areas of responsibility include Large Aperture Bow (LAB) Array, Acoustic Positioning System (APS), Advanced Expendable Dopper Penetrometer (AXDP), AUKUS, as well as various Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) SONAR sensors, arrays and components. The successful engineer will perform systems engineering efforts from initial concept, system design and development through hardware/software integration, component qualification, testing, construction support, delivery and post-delivery support to include analysis and resolution of fleet identified problems, assessment of obsolescence issues and identification of components for technical refresh. The position requires the engineer perform technology investigations, trade-studies, identify/resolve program risks, identify opportunities for cost reduction and validate methods to ensure producible end products. The position requires the engineer to interface with the NAVSEA customer, Naval Shipyards, NAVY Labs, Government vendors, sub-contractors and other EB departments and stakeholders as necessary. Qualifications Required: A Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering obtained by May 2027 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Engineering project management experience Experience in underwater acoustics, submarine electronics/SONAR system development, integration, installation and test Understanding of design, build, sustain process, EVMS and design tools and processes is desirable Skills Internally motivated, self-starter with strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to function effectively independently and as team member Ability to lead engineering tasks/projects Effective engineering project management including management of budget, resources and schedule Physical Qualifications Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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