Engineer Senior - Systems

Electric Boats$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
  • 5 or more years of post-graduate engineering experience
  • Advanced engineering degree preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Marine, Civil, or Chemical engineering preferred
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical requirements for engineered components
  • Oversee supplier projects and manage timelines
  • Conduct ship integration activities
  • Review technical drawings and reports
  • Lead meetings and presentations on project statuses
  • Manage day-to-day project activities
  • Mentor less tenured engineering personnel

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Arrangements allowing occasional remote work
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional growth
  • Engagement in high-impact submarine engineering projects
  • Collaboration with Navy and external suppliers
  • Exposure to diverse technical components and disciplines
Full Job Description
Overview

The Ship Systems components department works with Electric Boat, Navy, and outside supplier personnel to develop various engineered components for submarine applications. Some of the components include valves, AC units, air compressors, hydraulic components, atmosphere control equipment, fans, and other miscellaneous components. Some of the key responsibilities associated with this job include development of technical requirements, ship integration, supplier oversight/project management, development of project budgets and schedules, review of drawings and technical reports, lead meetings and presentations, and associated day to day project management activities. Periodic travel to Navy and supplier facilities is required.

 

As a Senior Engineer, expectation is that there is knowledge of the industry practice, techniques, and standards and a general knowledge of other related disciplines. A complete understanding and application of technical principals, theories, and concepts is required. Problem solving skills to develop solutions to a variety of complex technical problems is required. Work will be under general direction. Independently determining and developing approach to solutions of problems is required. Work will be reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. As a Senior Engineer you will contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts is required on a routine basis.  Will serve as a mentor to less tenured engineering personnel.

 

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows for occasional work to be performed remotely 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.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
  • 5 or more years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred

  • Advanced engineering degree
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Marine, Civil, Chemical engineering
Skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Technical aptitude
  • Work independently and manage priorities
  • Personal and Enterprise accountability

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