About this role
Overview
COLUMBIA Class Propulsion Systems – Shafting Components - is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic entry level engineer to lead procurement, design, test, analysis, and manufacture efforts for COLUMBIA Class propulsion shafting components. Major components include, Low Speed Coupling (LSC), Main Thrust Bearing (MTB), Main Shaft Brake, Lock and Turning Gear (BLTG), Main Shaft Seal (MSS) system, and main propulsion shaft and waterborne bearings. The D489 shafting teams’ responsibilities include specification development, component design, qualification testing, analysis, design disclosures and component shipboard integration. In addition, the team works with several suppliers to manage component development and provide technical and programmatic support throughout component design, manufacture, test, and delivery.
Job duties
- Perform engineering calculations in support of component design disclosures
- Generate/review engineering drawings and installation procedures
- Interface with internal Electric Boat support groups
- Preparation of technical correspondence between Electric Boat and suppliers/customer
- Review of supplier technical and programmatic submittals
- Strong understanding of component and ship specifications
- Support testing and troubleshooting for components under test
- Frequent interaction with NAVSEA PMS 397, 05, 08 Customer
Ideal candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow close communication of technical issues with nuclear NAVY customers, Suppliers and Electric Boatmanagement.
Frequent travel may be required (20%)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering
- 0 to 4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
Preferred
- Experience in propulsion shafting design
- Knowledge of Electric Boat procedures and policies regarding engineering disclosure development
- Active DOD Secret Clearance or higher
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Other facts
About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- Lead procurement, design, test, analysis, and manufacture efforts for COLUMBIA Class propulsion shafting components. Support testing and troubleshooting for components under test and interface with various internal and external stakeholders.
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