Mechanical Engineer - II/Senior/Spec/Principal - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for the LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Classes of Submarines.

There are three functional areas providing engineering support for submarine safety (SUBSAFE) requirements, underwater explosion (UNDEX) large vehicle shock test programs and fastener engineering.

Responsible for ensuring that all work performed on submarines comply with all SUBSAFE requirements. Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, training, developing “Design Review Procedure” booklets, developing class and ship design reports, developing and maintaining class SUBSAFE test form certification lists, developing the class submarine sea trail certification booklet/SUBSAFE certification audit plan, reviewing the submarine safety certification boundary book, as well as monitoring SUBSAFE deviations and waivers.

Responsible for the concept, design, procurement, fabrication and installation of equipment into various underwater shock test vehicles. Shock Vehicle Test Programs supports test operations at a government shock test site and documentation of the test results.

Responsible for fastener issues associated with design and construction. Fastener Engineering involves providing guidance on calculation methods, drawing and specification requirements and fastener applications that include whole ship and company fastener issues.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Required:

• BS/MS/Technical degree in mechanical or marine engineering.
• 4+ years engineering experience.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules.
• Position may require travel.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.