Engineer Senior - Structural

Company: General Dynamics Electric Boat
Location: Groton
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewHave you ever wanted to be part of something that truly matters?

Do you have a desire to help our Military?

Are you someone who takes pride in their work?

At General Dynamics Electric Boat - We deliver the advantage that protects Our Sailors, Our Families, and Our Freedom!

Applying for a position with General Dynamics Electric Boat means you are a purpose driven collaborator that will be devoted to our mission of providing the United States Navy with the most superior nuclear submarines in the world. We consider all highly motivated applicants that strive to reach their fullest potential. Joining our team means you become part of a 100 year legacy of dedicated Americans that have left their mark on the continued freedom of this great country. We welcome you the opportunity to leave yours!

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  Job DescriptionThe Waterfront Manufacturing Engineer provides engineering and design construction support for the new class of submarines in a wide variety of weapons, propulsion and non-propulsion systems. This position will require that the Engineer work in a design, build and sustain environment to develop build strategies and conceptualize methods and fixtures required for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, weapon, propulsion, reactor systems and associated modules.
  
  Primary responsibilities for a manufacturing engineer will be identification and development of methods and tools required by the shipbuilder. Duties include development of details and designs for tools and fixtures, preparation of Manufacturing Engineering Documents for sequence and alignment critical installations, including ship yard support. Work scope will focus on the new class of submarine: Columbia.
  
  Daily interaction with manufacturing representatives, ship yard trades, outside engineering vendors and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point and Newport News, and designers is expected. The department is responsible for a variety of tools and documents involving installation of components and structures including missile tubes, torpedo tubes, hydraulic actuator alignments, handling of large structures, and reactor critical tolerances.
  
  Frequent local travel between Groton and Quonset Point is required.Education/ ExperienceRequired:
  
  
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  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
    
    
  • 4-9 years of relevant experience
    
  • A broad understanding of structural/mechanical design, materials, weld design and bolted joints
    
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    • Construction support experience
      
    • A background in structural analysis and/or finite element analysis methods
      
    • Masters degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering
      
      
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      • Requires skills in written and verbal communication, problem solving and project management
        

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