Job title: Experienced Engineer – Mechanical

Company: General Dynamics

Job description: OverviewDepartment 498 is responsible for the design of Columbia Class HM&E Mechanical Systems and Hull Valves and Standard Valves, and supporting procurement of material for these systems and installation and test on the ship. Department 498 engineers will provide support for the development, installation and test of Columbia Class submarine systems in the area of weapons handling, weapons launch, retractable masts, hydraulic components/cylinders, steering & diving systems, ship hatches and doors, towed systems, hull valves, standard valves, and other special studies. Department 498 engineers will be responsible for resolution of design problems through Change Notices (CN’s), analysis supporting design changes and resolution of design problems, responding to supplier problems via Vendor Information Requests (VIR’s), providing oversight of suppliers, reviewing test forms, reviewing logistics technical documentation products, and resolution of construction and material procurement problems.Responsibilities include performing detail mechanical analysis, machine design development, resolution of material procurement issues, resolution of design problems, oversight and support of suppliers manufacturing parts/components from Electric Boat disclosures (drawings), resolution of supplier manufacturing issues, and evaluation of design concepts and cost reduction ideas. Engineers will interface with engineers from all disciplines, designers, shipbuilders, trades, suppliers, Navy Labs and NAVSEA customer personnel. Experience with Finite Element Analysis using Abaqus a plus. Experience in designing mechanical systems/components for seawater exposure/immersion a plus.Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.QualificationsRequired:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
4+ years of related experience
Experience performing mechanical systems static and dynamic analysis
Experience developing designs of mechanical components and systems
Reading and interpreting electronic drawings and 3D models
Internal candidates must be from organizations outside of operations (Casciano/Gabriel)

Preferred:

Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering
Experience with Engineering Analysis using Finite Element Analysis, especially ABAQUS
Experience designing mechanical systems/components for seawater exposure/immersion
Technical oversight of sub-contractors
Identify causes of technical and process problems and identify corrective actions
Resolution of construction problems

Skills

Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a collaborative environment.

Expected salary:

Location: New London County, CT

Job date: Wed, 08 May 2024 07:57:20 GMT

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