Engineer - Systems - General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton, CT 06340
About the Job
An opportunity to assist in the fleet support engineering for the OHIO and VANGUARD Class Strategic Weapons System (SWS) programs. As part of the fleet support engineering team, engineers have the opportunity to participate in a fast paced and technically challenging program. Fleet support engineering tasking varies from development and qualification of new components through support of any issues with the tactical SWS system experienced in the US/ UK Navy Fleet. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to understand each interface and component as well as associated system requirements while delivering new products and designs to the Navy. This tasking will expand to include COLUMBIA and DREADNAUGHT class as these platforms are delivered to the fleet.
Responsibilities include: resolution of technical problems on electrical, fluid and mechanical systems, components and structures associated with Strategic Weapons Support Systems (SWSS). Supporting development of shipboard modifications including engineering support for development of design, development of test programs and procedures supporting shipboard installation and deck plate support for installations. Support for SWSS development includes development of equipment and procedures supporting SWSS Training and Land Based Test Facilities. Specific technical areas include: compressible (gas) and incompressible (water, oil) fluid systems, HVAC systems, operating mechanisms.
Additional responsibilities include support for resolution of SWSS / AWSS Trouble Failure Reports (TFRs), Trouble Casualty Reports (TCRs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), TDENTs etc.
Travel required to support work assignments may include support of programs at Bangor Washington, Kings Bay Georgia, United Kingdom, SWS Ashore testing at Cape Canaveral FL, but primarily will support OHIO/VANGUARD SWSS fleet support efforts in New London.
Qualifications:Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering or Bachelor of Science degree in an equivalent technical field
- 0-2 years years of experience
- Focus on system engineering capabilities spanning from requirements development to verification and validation methods
- Internal candidates must be from organizations outside of Operations (Casciano/Gabriel)
Skills:
- Good communication (written and oral) and organizational skills
- Candidate must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously