Mechanical Engineer Senior​/Specialist

Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the design and construction support of the VIRGINIA Class submarine program at Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility and the Groton Shipyard. This individual will be cognizant of components associated the VIRGINIA Payload Module (VPM) payload tubes and mechanical hatches.

Waterfront Mechanical Engineering’s role is to provide engineering and design oversight for drawings, components, and systems. A Waterfront Engineer must also engage in a collaborative working relationship with many different stakeholders, including vendors, other engineering disciplines, shipyard personnel, and technical support groups. Waterfront Engineers will also work closely with the Electric Boat Design Union to maintain the VIRGINIA Class design drawings and products.

A Waterfront Engineer will be tasked with supporting the procurement of components from the vendor base, troubleshooting systems during new construction, and providing engineering support of the systems during post-delivery service periods. Newly hired engineers will be assigned a mentor for a period to assist in learning the Engineering duties and on the job training will be provided to ensure procedure compliance and safety.

• Applicant must be able to effectively read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports, drawings and other technical documents
• Applicant must have strong verbal and communication skills to effectively transfer information to team members
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt and effective action
• Applicant should have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to investigate problems by effectively asking questions, extracting necessary data from available sources, and working with others to determine root causes and implement appropriate solutions

Potential for occasional weekend and off-shift support, as required

Requried:

• Bachelor of Science or Higher in Engineering
• 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• Experience working in NX/TC
• Familiarity with GD&T and/or tolerance stack-up evaluations

• Above average technical writing ability and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with either commercial or military specifications
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint (or equivalent)

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