Role Overview
Fluid systems engineers are involved from concept development to ship delivery, including execution of projects that support COLUMBIA Class design efforts, system improvements, and design changes. This role requires continued growth in technical and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities include:
- Development of initial system/component requirements and specifications
- Perform calculations (e. g. pressure drop, flow analyses, heat loads, stress analysis)
- Create and improve fluid system designs
- Develop/review system diagrams and drawings
- Select material and equipment
- Resolve emergent design and construction issues
- Manage system interfaces
- Developing system operating instructions, test forms, and maintenance procedures for ship’s crew
Project Management Responsibilities include:
- Develop budgets and schedules to support program milestones
- Manage requirements and interface with management from other disciplines
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers (e.g. other EB departments, NAVSEA, Ship's Force, private contractors and other shipyards as required)
In addition to fluid system work, engineers in D416 are exposed to broader aspects of submarine design, construction, and operation – providing opportunities for continuous growth, leadership, and career progression. This may include rotation experiences supporting planning and/or construction engineering for downstream design incorporation.
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.
Some travel may be necessary.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Marine Engineering
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance
Preferred
- Master of Science degree engineering
- Previous submarine experience
- Previous internship/co-op experience
- Previous experience working with fluid systems
Skills
- Candidates must be highly motivated with the ability to effectively interact with others in a teaming environment
- Must have the ability to support cross functional organizations on an as needed basis
- Must have an interest in working with fluid systems
- Must demonstrate foundational knowledge of fluid engineering principles
- Must have a willingness to continuously learn and solve problems
- Must be proactive, team players, with the ability to communicate effectively through verbal/written communication
