Electrical Systems and Components Engineer - Systems - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Electrical Systems and Components Engineer - Systems
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2025-14198
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 3
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview
D429 Electrical Systems and Components Engineer
Opportunities are available in D429 for electrical system and component engineers. Successful candidates will be joining a strong and experienced engineering team in an exciting and fast-paced environment focused on designing power distribution, reactor plant, steam plant, and electric plant systems and equipment for the new COLUMBIA Class submarines.
D429 offers a unique engineering opportunity to work in any of a wide variety of electrical engineering concentrations (power generation and distribution, steam-plant and reactor-plant instrumentation & control, project management, etc.). D429 is comprised of a mix of experienced, mid-level, and entry-level engineers that focus on team building and knowledge sharing.
Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of their assigned systems or components, which includes:
- Learning and understanding system/component operational needs
- Supporting the ongoing construction, testing, and time critical troubleshooting for the COLUMBIA Class submarine at the Electric Boat Quonset Point and Groton shipyards
- Defining and meeting functional and detailed requirements
- Performing required calculations and modeling
- Selecting standard components and subcomponents
- Overseeing development of system/component drawings and change products
- Supporting development of associated technical documentation, including manuals, operating instructions, repair parts lists, preventative maintenance specifications, etc.
- Managing all system and component interfaces including electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical
- Supporting 3D model development and arrangement of systems and components
- Overseeing subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
- Obtaining customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence
- Some overtime and travel may be required
Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent BS technical degree
- 0-3 years Experience
PI261844194
Groton, CT
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
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At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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