Engineer - Fluid Systems

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking an Engineer - Fluid Systems to join our team.

D471 fluid system engineer will provide technical support for steam plant fluid systems on OHIO, SEAWOLF and VIRGINIA Class commissioned submarines. The engineer will also support fluid systems for Naval Nuclear Power Training Units, Moored Training Ships and the S8G Prototype.

This position requires resolution of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast paced environment. Technical expertise and knowledge of propulsion plant fluid systems, Military and Federal specifications, welding, fasteners, materials, mechanical equipment, and general methods of manufacturing will be developed by frequently using these skills in performing technical evaluations.

Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions. Candidates will also function as a project engineer overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality, working in a team environment, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree or higher in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or related technical degree.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance as a condition of employment.
• Internal candidates must be from organizations outside of Operations (Casciano/Gabriel).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or equivalent is beneficial.
• U.S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is highly desirable.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers.
• Applicant should be highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills, and should be capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with steam plant design, operations, or testing is beneficial but not required.

Environmental Attributes