What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
About the Company - General Dynamics Electric Boat, a leader in naval innovation, is seeking passionate engineers to contribute to the design, construction and maintenance of state-of-the-art submarines for the U.S. Navy. Be part of a dynamic team, drive technological advancements, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime defense. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career, apply now to be at the forefront of naval engineering excellence.
About the Role - Selected candidates will join a group that is responsible for supporting a wide range of electrical systems and equipment in the following areas : reactor plant instrumentation and control systems, steam and electric plant systems, auxiliary electrical / electronic systems, power distribution equipment and systems, and advanced power electronics. This position supports all fleet submarines, including Los Angeles, Ohio, Seawolf and Virginia classes; training platforms including S6G Moored Training Ships at NPTU Charleston, SC and the S8G Prototype at Kesselring, NY; and Multi Mission Platform (MMP) / Watchtower. This job will provide for an unusually large variety of work of differing durations, and increased responsibilities and independence as ability and experience supports.
Responsibilities - Responsibilities include initial system and / or component design, ship alteration upgrades, and life cycle support. Candidates will 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 Design, other engineering organizations and disciplines, technical writers, material buyers and program office representatives. Candidates will also be required to evaluate and provide technical resolution to system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, Navy forces afloat, land based prototypes, reactor plant prime contractors and NAVSEA engineering and program offices. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate within the organization as well as with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Navy shipyards and equipment vendors. Newly hired personnel will be assigned a mentor to assist in learning the above roles and responsibilities.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 5 years of experience in submarine systems described by this job description, Ability to obtain a Secret DOD clearance
Preferred Qualifications - Strong verbal communication skills, Technical Writing, Project Management
Required Skills - Experience providing engineering support, Project Management experience is desired, US Navy experience is desirable
