Systems Engineer I/II
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 11
- 9 days ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Provide fluid systems technical support for submarine construction, resolve construction issues, interpret design requirements, and direct trades through engineering dispositions.
- Perform as-built engineering calculations and coordinate with trades, management, Navy representatives, and engineering groups.
What you need
- Requires a Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering, completed by May 2027, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
- Requires 0-5 years of professional engineering experience following degree completion.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Microsoft Office applicationsExcelPowerPointWordtask or project managementElectronic DesktopJCALscommunication skills
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Systems Engineer I/II
Requisition ID
2026-20022
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Engineering
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
Department 460 is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support submarine construction activities of VIRGINIA Class, including the VIRGINIA Payload Module (VPM). D460 is responsible for the resolution of design issues, trouble-shooting of construction problems, technical support for manufacturing operations, verification and certification of as-built dimensions and configurations, and implementation of process improvements. The department’s main goal is to provide timely, high quality engineering support for all manufacturing, steel fabrication, and outfitting activities at the Electric Boat Quonset Point (EBQP) facility. In addition, engineers in D460 are exposed to various aspects of submarine design and construction which provides opportunities for continuous growth, leadership, and advancement as an engineer.
Individuals selected for this position will be responsible for providing fluid systems technical support for submarine construction activities for VIRGINIA Class submarines at the EBQP facility. This position requires continued progression of technical and project management skills. The successful candidate is expected to help manage construction issues throughout steel fabrication, manufacturing, and outfitting organizations at the EBQP facility, and be able to communicate engineering assessments with Operations trade, planning, and ship’s management organizations. They are also expected to relay shipyard priorities to appropriate engineering groups.
Responsibilities:
Proactively assisting trade personnel to overcome construction problems and facilitating /implementing design and process improvements
Adjudication of technical issues encountered during construction
Interpreting design/drawing/specification requirements
Providing clear and timely direction and/or evaluation to Quonset Point trades via disposition of Engineering Reports (ERs) and TIR UNSATs.
Performing engineering calculations for “as-built” configurations
Interfacing with trade personnel, management and on-site Customer (Navy) representatives
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering (e.g., mechanical, marine/ocean, naval architecture, aerospace, civil, chemical) completed by May 2027
0-5 years of professional engineering experience following degree completion
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
Preferred:
Experience with task or project management
Previous submarine experience
Previous internship, co-op, or hands-on experience providing deck-plate engineering construction support
Familiarity with Electronic Desktop and JCALs
Experience dispositioning Engineering Reports (ERs) or Change Notices (CNs)
Skills
Candidate must be able to take initiative and work independently.
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Candidate must be highly motivated and able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Physical Qualifications
Kneeling, Light Lifting, Stooping
Environmental Attributes
Inside
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