GENERAL ENGINEER

Join the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command as a General Engineer in Groton, CT, where you will act as an engineering specialist and technical representative responsible for overseeing ship system and steam and electric plant testing aboard nuclear-powered submarines. Your duties will center on evaluating, approving, and coordinating test plans, ensuring safety compliance, and participating in program reviews to keep complex submarine systems mission-ready.

Job Details

• Location: Groton, CT (onsite)
• Salary: USD 100,992 - 131,293 per year
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Education: Professional Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

Overview

Accepting applications. Posted yesterday. Apply by 07/27/26.

Open To

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the Agency: U.S. Citizens.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an engineering specialist and technical representative for surveillance, review, evaluation, and approval of ship system and steam and electric plant testing aboard nuclear powered submarines.
• Review and approve testing of safety and support systems including electrical/power generation, propulsion plant, seawater cooling, air, and life support systems.
• Plan nuclear submarine repair availabilities and support complex ship system testing activities.
• Act as the sole government representative on the HME-JTG, JPTG, or JTG-NN, handling local approvals for assigned ship systems and test programs.
• Perform technical review and local validation approval of system test program documents, including operating and casualty procedures.
• Coordinate approvals required for ship system and propulsion plant testing and authorize testing after verifying prerequisites.
• Authorize performance of ship system and steam and electric plant testing and verify satisfactory test completion.
• Review contractor and Design Yard proposed system test plans and specifications, resolve technical conflicts, and help resolve major ship system problems.
• Attend test plan of the day meetings and concur in plant conditions, authorized tests, test briefings, installation of test equipment, and required training.
• Ensure preparation for and conduct of ship system and propulsion plant test programs meet all technical and safety requirements.
• Attend Nuclear JTG meetings, concur in non-reactor plant testing schedules, and remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for testing changes and unusual events.
• Attend critiques following malfunctions, failures, or casualties to determine causes and corrective actions affecting ship systems or propulsion plant equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of day-to-day ship system and propulsion plant testing progress and collaborate with Ship Coordinators on technical and programmatic issues.
• Conduct onboard surveillance before and during propulsion plant testing, review test data, and concur in technical evaluations of testing problems.
• Ensure systems are certified complete, prerequisites are satisfied, and proper briefings, dry runs, and engineering shift turnovers are completed before testing.
• Participate in continuous training, prepare and present technical lectures, and maintain qualifications supporting ship system and propulsion plant testing.
• Review and concur in test procedures, approve daily test schedules, identify tests affecting ship conditions, and stop testing whenever unsafe conditions exist.
• Serve on the Ships Safety Council, approve procedures, prerequisite lists, and schedules affecting ship safety and watertight integrity, and stop unsafe operations.
• Represent the Engineering Department by attending production and waterfront meetings, resolving technical issues, coordinating with contractor engineering personnel, and supporting repair availabilities.
• Participate in the SUPSHIP surveillance program, review contractor documents, provide technical support, prepare correspondence, recommend technical manual revisions, and conduct availability planning and work package reviews.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Suitability determination for federal employment.
• Participation in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify.
• Retired DoD members within 180 days of retirement may be subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326 provisions.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance prior to entry on duty.
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations and remote sites may be required; must be able to travel by military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

Next Steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may conduct interviews. The evaluation will consider the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Qualification will be assessed against the listed requirements and duties.
• Resumes must demonstrate relevant experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities; resumes are limited to 2 pages and must clearly show job title, duties, and accomplishments.
• HR will review for eligibility and qualifications; additional documentation may be requested.
• Inflated qualifications or experience may render you ineligible.
• Follow all application instructions; errors or omissions may affect eligibility or consideration.

Required Documents

• A complete resume, restricted to 2 pages, showing relevant experience, job title, duties, and accomplishments.
• For each job entry, include employer name, start/end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience.
• Documentation of professional organizations, licenses, certificates, or credentials, if claimed, with copies in the application package.
• If education is used to substitute for experience, submit official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades, completion dates, and hours earned.

Agency Contact Information

Albert Lambright
Email: [email protected]
Address: SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON, 73 Eastern Point Road, Groton, CT 06340-4990 US