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Mechanical Engineer II
full-timeGroton

Summary

Location

Groton

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

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

 

This area supports all of Engineering with subject matter expertise for shock and vibration qualification of submarine systems, components and equipment.

 

Responsible for coordinating and tracking the shock qualification of equipment in all classes of submarines.  These efforts include the following: performing standard mechanical stress calculations and comparisons of material properties to demonstrate shock resistance of equipment; conducting reviews of installation drawings, detailed drawings, shock test procedures and test reports; provide test support at Electric Boat, Vendor and Sub-contractor facilities.

 

Qualifications

Required:

  • BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine engineering
  • 2-5 years of postgraduate engineering experience
  • Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules. 
  • Position may require travel.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience writing and reviewing technical correspondence
  • Experience with Military specifications and qualification programs

Skills

  • Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Candidate must be highly organized and be able to work multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Physical Qualifications

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Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Engineering,Marine Engineering,Shock Qualification,Vibration Qualification,Mechanical Stress Calculations,Technical Correspondence,Military Specifications,Organizational Skills,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Independent Work,Team Collaboration,Detail Orientation,Test Support,Installation Drawings Review,Shock Test Procedures

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1899

What you'll do

  • Engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for various classes of submarines. Responsibilities include coordinating shock qualification of equipment and performing mechanical stress calculations.

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What does a Mechanical Engineer II do at General Dynamics Electric Boat?

As a Mechanical Engineer II at General Dynamics Electric Boat, you will: engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for various classes of submarines. Responsibilities include coordinating shock qualification of equipment and performing mechanical stress calculations..

Why join General Dynamics Electric Boat as a Mechanical Engineer II?

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

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The Mechanical Engineer II position at General Dynamics Electric Boat is based in Groton, Connecticut, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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