Systems Engineer I/II - Quality Assurance
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 24
- Today
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
Join the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines. We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom!
What you'll do
- Lead investigations of quality deficiencies at Quonset
- Engage with Operation Teams to increase or maintain first time quality goals
- Lead and participate in significant issue problem resolution teams
- Monitor, assign, status, and provide resolution support for QP Corrective Action Requests
- Develop and monitor quality metrics to improve 1st time quality
- Support all quality audits at Quonset
- Lead improvement initiatives
What you need
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
- Must be able to read and interpret company policies and procedures
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and Engineering Related Software
- Experience with SQL, Power BI, and/or Tableau
- Experience on cross-functional teams, especially those focused on problem resolution
- Master of Science or higher in Engineering (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Problem SolvingCausal AnalysisTechnical WritingMS Office SuiteEngineering Related SoftwareSQLPower BITableauProject ManagementSystems EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisMeeting Facilitation
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription Coverage
- Health and Wellness Programs
- 401K
- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Paid training
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Systems Engineer I/II - Quality Assurance
Requisition ID
2026-20443
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Engineering
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
A challenging and exciting career is waiting for you! Join the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines.
We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom!
Quality Assurance Engineers are engaged in all aspects of problem resolution for Quality Concerns that arise at the Quonset Point Facility. As Electric Boat continues to expand execution of New Programs (Columbia and VPM), members of this team will be key contributors to ensure success of these programs. QA Engineers routinely work cross functionally with internal and external customers to ensure a quality product. This position will report to the Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor at Quonset Point (QP).
Responsibilities of the QA Engineer include leading investigations of quality deficiencies at Quonset and assisting in issues that affect Quonset that occur in Groton, NNS, or with Suppliers. Efforts will include development of recovery plans, coordinating the status and efforts of multiple departments, assuring adequate corrective action is taken and interacting with the customers such as SOSG and NAVSEA as well as Electric Boat Senior Management through final resolution. Emergent issues may originate from any discipline, trade or supplier and will require candidates to become familiar with new subjects and topics in an expedited manner.
QA Engineers will also be engaging directly with the Operation Teams on the deck plate in an effort to increase or maintain first time quality goals; through data analysis, problem resolution, and corrective actions.
Additional responsibilities may include:
Pressure Hull Frame Dimension and Hull Fairness Measurement Evaluations
Lead and participate in significant issue problem resolution teams including causal analysis and implementation of preventive actions where required
Monitor, assign, status, and provide resolution support for all QP Corrective Action Requests
QIM (Quality Item Matrix) administration and act as a liaison to teaming partner NNS for resolution of construction issues between shipyards, including causal analysis and preventive actions where required
Develop and monitor quality metrics to improve 1st time quality at the Quonset Point Facility
Quality commitment administration – load and manage commitments as required to support resolution of quality issues
Participate in Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE/DSS-SOC/FBW SCS) working groups within EB and jointly with NNS
Support all quality audits at Quonset (e.g., certification audits, NDT audits, NAVSEA 08 audits, etc.)
Directly supporting ship certification & QP module shipouts
Leading improvement initiatives
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Prescription Coverage
Health and Wellness Programs
401K
Commuter/Van Services
Paid Vacation and holidays
Paid training
Advancement Opportunities
Learn more at
ebcareers.com
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
0-5 years of postgraduate Engineering experience
Must be able to read and interpret company policies and procedures
Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and Engineering Related Software
Experience with SQL, Power BI, and/or Tableau
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
Experience on cross-functional teams, especially those focused on problem resolution
Project Management or “Systems” Engineering experience
Preferred:
Master of Science or higher in Engineering
Experience in Quality or Systems Engineering
Knowledge of SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC and FBW SCS technical requirements
Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
Skills
Problem Solving and Causal Analysis
Technical Writing
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize task assignments
Demonstrated Ability to use judgment when solving issues and setting priorities
Ability to effectively communicate with Supervisor, Manager, and Director-level personnel
Self-Starter willing to learn new and unfamiliar areas
Meeting Facilitation
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet
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