About this role
Overview
About Department 472 - Reactor Plant Planning Yard
The Reactor Plant Planning Yard (RPPY) provides Engineering, Design, and Logistics life cycle support to all fleet submarines, the Moored Training Ships, and the S8G Prototype. The organization maintains technical expertise for nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems and equipment. Our mission is to provide the US Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability.
Role Overview
The Electric Boat D472 Project Office forms part of the RPPY, Moored Training Ship Support Yard (MTSSY), and S8G Prototype Design Agent. This organization provides engineering, design, and logistics support and maintains technical expertise for nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems and equipment. Engineers in this role interface directly with various internal and external organizations.
The D472 Project Office is the primary engineering activity responsible for projects such as:
- Overhauling and testing mechanical components used on multiple nuclear submarine training platforms through coordination with component vendors and the Electric Boat Shipyard.
- Coordinating multi-discipline engineering projects
- Developing and implementing critical component and rotatable pool programs for Moored Training Ships (MTS) as well as the S8G Prototype.
- Managing components stored at the Electric Boat Quonset Point facility by maintaining inventory and prioritizing refurbishments.
Engineers will frequently interface with external organizations such as NAVSEA 08, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), Navy Shipyards, and component vendors.
Additionally, engineers will collaborate with various Electric Boat departments as well as site offices at the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Charleston and the S8G Prototype. Occasional travel to the Electric Boat Quonset Point Facility.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
- 5-14 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance through the DoD
Preferred
- Experience with mechanical component design and maintenance
- Experience working with equipment vendors
- Experience in project management or as a project lead
- US Navy experience
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
- A highly motivated problem solver who is well organized with strong project management skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Why Join Us
- We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
- Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
- Career Growth – Training, mentorship, 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
- Engineers in this role will provide engineering, design, and logistics support for nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems. They will also manage components and coordinate multi-discipline engineering projects.
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