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Closed on July 14, 2026.

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Job Description

Seasoned systems engineer responsible for overseeing the Main Propulsion Motor lifecycle for the COLUMBIA Class electric drive propulsion system, including mentoring duties for junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee shipyard construction and test activities, including assembly and test procedures, troubleshooting manufacturing and test processes, and disposition of technical requirements.
  • Engage in technical discussions with vendors, the prime contractor, and nuclear Navy customers.
  • Provide on-site oversight at vendor facilities and at the Philadelphia Compatibility Test Facility to support component outfitting and installation.
  • Review internal documentation to verify compliance with ship and procurement specifications.
  • Mentor and train entry-level engineers in fundamental technical rigor and completed staff work to develop complex equipment.
  • Communicate technical issues clearly with nuclear Navy customers, vendors, Electric Boat operations, and EB management.
  • Based at the New London facility with periodic travel to Quonset Point, Groton, the Philadelphia CTF, EB focus factories/Rhoads, and supplier facilities as needed (approximately 10% travel).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s of Science Degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Current DOD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Knowledge of technical drawing interpretation and GD&T.
  • Familiar with standard operating and/or test procedure development.
  • Knowledge of component integration to ship structures.
  • Operations/construction support experience.
  • Experience in submarine electronics or mechanical system development, integration, installation and test.
  • Project management skills with a working knowledge of analytical problem-solving techniques.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
  • Highly motivated with the ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.

Technologies

  • GD&T

Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s of Science Degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Current DOD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred

  • Knowledge of technical drawing interpretation and GD&T.
  • Familiar with standard operating and/or test procedure development.
  • Knowledge of component integration to ship structures.
  • Operations/construction support experience.
  • Experience in submarine electronics or mechanical system development, integration, installation and test.
  • Project management skills with a working knowledge of analytical problem-solving techniques.

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently.

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