About this role
Overview
The Payload Launch Control department applies highly diversified skills to produce payload launch control electronic systems for US Navy nuclear submarines supporting the VIRGINIA, SSNX, AUKUS and other payload platforms. Responsibilities of the various groups within the department include concept formulation, system design and development, requirements definition, hardware/software integration, system/payload/platform integration, component and system qualification, vendor oversight, system trainer development, product production and delivery, and project management. Team members work collaboratively with supporting multi-disciplinary engineers, draftsmen, deck plate technicians, company and government program offices, vendors and military personnel for new construction and delivered submarines implementing new designs and capabilities or troubleshooting and addressing construction or fleet identified problems.
The team largely consists of systems, mechanical, software and test engineers as well as USN veterans with Combat System at sea operational experience that creates a diverse and creative work group.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of US military or defense industry Weapons System experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance
Preferred
- Knowledge of CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles
- Project Management Experience
Skills
- Strong organizational, teaming, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to function independently and cooperatively
- Highly motivated and success driven
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 Payload Launch Control department is responsible for producing payload launch control electronic systems for US Navy nuclear submarines. Responsibilities include system design, hardware/software integration, and project management.
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