Engineer I - Structural

Overview

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront—designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

 

Internal Structures (FWD) Engineers are responsible for detail design, analysis and requirements of all internal structures for the COLUMBIA Class submarine, the nation’s #1 defense program. Submarine internal structures include equipment foundations, platform decks, modular structures, joinerwork, bulkheads, tank structures and structural penetrations. Responsibilities include:

Working with designers and draftsmen to design, analyze and produce technical disclosures for use in submarine construction. It is the engineer’s responsibility to ensure all technical requirements are met and represented on the technical disclosure.

 

Performing engineering calculations which may include shock loading analysis, operational and live loading analysis, stiffness analysis, fatigue evaluation and tank pressurization analysis. Both computer aided models (Finite Element Analysis) as well as conventional hand calculation methods are utilized.

Supporting shipyard construction representatives to resolve schedule critical construction issues. This includes on site interface at shipyard locations.

Working in team environments consisting of designers, construction reps, system engineers, submarine sustainment reps and Navy personnel to develop designs that take into account preferred prefabrications and construction techniques to minimize costs and improve schedules while meeting all requirements.

 

Engineers take full ownership of their assigned work. This requires a complete understanding of supplier inputs, downstream stakeholder needs, construction build plans, contractual requirements, corporate procedural requirements, project goals and project schedules in order to ensure our products are designed, built and maintained to the highest degree of quality. To accomplish this, engineers must be both technical leaders and project leaders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 0-4 years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering with structural concentration
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA), steel design techniques, and advanced mechanics of materials
• Internship, co-op, senior design project, coursework, research, or other project experience focused on structural design and/or analysis
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Skills

• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive health-care, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth – Training, mentor-ship, 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