General Dynamics Electric Boat · 1 day ago
Structural Engineer I / II
General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking highly motivated candidates for their structural engineering department responsible for internal structures and shielding in the VIRGINIA Class Propulsion Plant. The role involves providing design yard support for new construction activities, developing technical work documents, and providing deck plate support during nuclear work.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Providing design yard support for new construction activities at EB (Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI facilities) and Newport News, VA
Developing technical work documents, conducting trade briefings and mock-up training in preparation for nuclear work, and providing deck plate support during accomplishment of nuclear work
Using a design build approach and working in a team environment to develop innovative solutions to solve new construction and commissioned ship problems
Incorporating producibility improvements, new designs, and advanced technologies in the propulsion plant structures and shielding areas
Responsibilities include technical analyses, procedure development, design integration, construction support, material and component selection
Engineers will provide onboard deck plate support of new construction submarines, which will involve interfacing with engineering, design and shipyard personnel, shipyard and engineering management, Naval personnel, prime contractor technical personnel, purchasing and other EB personnel
This position requires continued progression of technical and project management skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
0-4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Preferred
Experience with submarine nuclear structures, systems, and components
Experience with submarine construction support
Ability to perform structural analyses and assessments
The candidate must possess strong technical, interpersonal, organizational, writing and verbal communication skills
Candidate must be highly motivated, be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment
Engineers must work well with all levels of engineering, operations, and the Navy
Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT.
Funding
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2025-09-30
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