What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulics Engineer position at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
Overview
Department 492 is seeking an experienced engineer with knowledge of hydraulic system and component design. Among the build to print work in D492 is the development of hydraulic power plant vent and supply tanks, hydraulic accumulators and bedplates, hydraulic compensators, and various linear and rotary hydraulic actuators. Engineers will work in a Design/Build Team environment and be responsible for the completion of design studies and analyses, preliminary and detail component design, system engineering, material selection and manufacturing reviews. Responsibilities include performing detail mechanical analysis, machine design development, review of system and component specifications, technical reviews of vendor supplied equipment, coordination of design services and vendors, and evaluation of design concepts and cost reduction ideas. Engineers will interface with engineers from all disciplines, designers, shipbuilders, trades, vendors, Navy Labs and NAVSEA customer personnel.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree
- 4-9 years of experience
- Experience with hydraulic build to print components and/or system design
Preferred:
- Experience with FEA using Abaqus
- Experience with supplier oversight
- Experience with build-to-print designs using Team Center
