Location: Groton,CT, USA
Overview
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a leader in naval innovation, is seeking passionate engineers to contribute to the design, construction and maintenance of state-of-the-art submarines for the U.S. Navy. Be part of a dynamic team, drive technological advancements, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime defense. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career, apply now to be at the forefront of naval engineering excellence.
Electric Boat Corporation (EB) is seeking a well versed engineer for the Availability Support Group (ASG) within Planning Yard Fleet Support Engineering, Department 495. This full time position located in Groton, CT will support commissioned U.S. Navy submarines with the planning, execution, and certification of ongoing fleet maintenance and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability work.
Department 495 is within EB's Life Cycle Support directorate, and is responsible for non-nuclear technical support for commissioned VIRGINIA, OHIO, and SEAWOLF Class submarines for maintenance planning and execution, in areas of drawing and material support, configuration management, and certification. The ASG fulfills a key role in providing this support to multiple US Navy stakeholders during submarine maintenance periods at Naval Shipyards (NSYs) and maintenance facilities.
The position requires routine interaction with the NSYs, NAVSEA PMS392 and PMS450, the submarine maintenance community, and EB engineering and design personnel to help champion effective configuration management and quality assurance of drawings and technical variance documentation (TVD) applicable to commissioned submarines. This position may require occasional travel to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (ME), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (VA), Washington Engineering Office (DC) and other customer locations.
The engineer will be expected to become closely involved in ongoing drawing issues using their own initiative and management skills. This includes developing agendas, leading internal and external meetings, developing meeting minutes, and executing action plans utilizing teams of engineers, designers, and technical support personnel. This will require a good understanding of drawing, Engineering Report, and Auto-Revision processes, TVD documentation, and Engineering Configuration Management requirements. The engineer will be required to assist in the resolution of ongoing/emergent issues using independent judgement and vision for new processes and products. This position is a great opportunity for an engineer seeking to advance their technical project management experience for future growth opportunities.
Qualifications
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
* Active DoD Security Clearance or ability to be granted a DoD Security Clearance
* 2 plus years of experience related to US Navy vessel design, engineering, and/or integration
Preferred:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering; (i.e., marine, mechanical, structural, or electrical)
* Proficient with JCALS, MRP II, ELCADD, CITIS, and/or ATIS applications
* Knowledge of VIRGINIA, OHIO, and/or SEAWOLF Class design products and processes
* Understanding of VA Class Construction, Maintenance, and configuration management
* Understanding of submarine maintenance and logistics products (i.e., eLARs, eDFSs, ShipAlts)
* Demonstrated ability in multi-tasking and technical project management is desirable
* Experience with TI development and oversight and EVMS
* Familiarity with AWPs, TGIs, material procurement and certification process and procedures
* Experience with artificial intelligence and/or machine learning applications
* On-site support experience (EWAs, deck plate support, shipyard liaison)
Skills
* Must be highly motivated and be able to interact with multiple EB engineering and design departments
* Must have ability to multi-task and manage technical projects
* Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
* Must be able to professionally represent EB when interacting with US Navy personnel and industry partners with integrity and commitment to excellence
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information
* Must be able to function both independently and within a team environment, and be able to facilitate internal and external team meetings with self-sufficiency
* Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)