About this role
Overview
There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront—designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.
COLUMBIA Class Build Strategy Teams are seeking highly motivated candidates to join the effort in integrating the COLUMBIA Class design for construction.
The BST is an opportunity for new engineers to learn how areas of the submarine are designed and constructed. The BST is a cross functional team that evaluates and acts upon opportunities for construction schedule and cost improvements in focused areas of the COLUMBIA Class. BST Engineers will have opportunity to grow their network, engaging with the entire cross-functional team, including DBS, Detail Planning, Advance Planning, Operations, Production Control, amongst others. The BST Engineers will also gain experience working in a multitude of EB Business Systems, gaining valuable experience in the Design-Build End to End Process. This effort presents a unique opportunity to execute meaningful changes to the COLUMBIA build sequence in support of the Enterprise and Navy’s needs.
The BST engineer’s primary role is to develop an understanding of how a particular section of the ship is being built and identify deficiencies and potential improvements to the build strategy. The engineer will work closely with the Build Strategy Team Major Area Team Leader (MATL) who is responsible for coordinating efforts within a particular area of the ship
Qualifications
Required:
- BS degree or higher in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Civil, Chemical, or related engineering discipline
- 0-5 years of engineering experience
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Civil, Chemical, or related engineering discipline
- 1-4 years of engineering experience
- Construction support experience
- Manufacturing and Planning experience
Skills
- Strong oral and written skills are necessary to communicate directly with our stakeholders and Navy Customers.
- Ability to develop and deliver technical presentations
Why Join Us
- We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
- Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive health-care, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
- Career Growth – Training, mentor-ship, and opportunities to advance within the company
- Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
- Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
- Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission
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
- The primary role of the BST engineer is to understand how a section of the submarine is built and identify deficiencies and potential improvements. They will work closely with the Build Strategy Team Major Area Team Leader to coordinate efforts within a specific area of the ship.
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