Engineer I​/II​/Sr - Structural

Engineer I/II/Sr - 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, joiner work, 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; performing engineering calculations—shock loading analysis, operational and live loading analysis, stiffness analysis, fatigue evaluation, and tank pressurization analysis; supporting shipyard construction representatives to resolve schedule‑critical construction issues, including on‑site interface at shipyard locations; working in team environments with designers, construction reps, system engineers, and Navy personnel to develop designs that incorporate preferred prefabrications and construction techniques to minimize costs and improve schedules while meeting all requirements;

and taking full ownership of assigned work, ensuring product quality and project success through technical and project leadership.

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar with a structural or mechanical focus, or a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics
• 1-14 years of post‑graduate engineering experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering with a structural concentration
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA), steel design techniques, and advanced mechanics of materials
• Experience in shipbuilding

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Highly motivated and able to perform independently while collaborating within a team environment

• Workplace driven by integrity, innovation, and excellence
• Competitive pay and benefits—comprehensive health‑care, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career growth opportunities—training, mentorship, and advancement within the company
• Stability and expansion—growing, adding thousands of new jobs across facilities
• Inclusive culture—employee resource groups and community engagement
• Impactful work—contribute directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission