Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Engineering
5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience in naval shipbuilding or related defense industry
Preferred degree in Material, Welding, or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with metallic additive manufacturing, specifically LPBF or WA-DED processes
Familiarity with design for additive manufacturing and related software tools
Knowledge of metallurgical analysis and microscopy techniques
Experience in welding, robotics, and non-destructive testing
Responsibilities
Coordinate multiple projects involving base material technologies and cross-functional teams
Organize status meetings and stakeholder updates to track project progress
Review manufacturing process plans and certification packages for technical adequacy
Lead and support submissions to NAVSEA, including implementation plans and material orders
Attend industry conferences and seminars to network and showcase technologies
Assist in onboarding and assessing base material technology suppliers
Develop guidance and educational resources for internal engineering teams
Benefits
Exposure to diverse cross-functional initiatives
Networking opportunities with industry leaders and NAVSEA personnel
Involvement in cutting-edge technology research and development
Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement
Participation in conferences and seminars related to base material technologies
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Overview
The D342 Base Materials Technology group at General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recently established organization which focuses on the integration of base material technologies into the submarine industrial base. The group is involved in technology identification, research and development, testing and evaluation, and implementation. The main technology focus of the group currently is metal additive manufacturing (AM), specifically laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and wire arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED) processes. Other technological areas of focus include powder metallurgy hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP), laser ablation, and cold spray. Engineers can expect a diverse range of cross-functional initiatives that offer unique exposure to multiple areas of the business and senior level personnel at Electric Boat and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Responsibilities of Engineers in the D342 Base Material Technology group may include but are not limited to:
Coordination of multiple projects involving various base material technologies and individuals from industry, navy, and academia
Organization of status meetings, working level discussion, stakeholder updates, and plans of actions and milestones (POAMs)
Review of manufacturing process plans, first article inspection reports, and certification packages for technical adequacy to established requirements
Lead and/or support submittals to NAVSEA such as implementation plans, material ordering documents, specification requirements, transmittals, and letters
Attend conferences, seminars, and events that showcase base material technologies and offer networking opportunities to develop relationships with suppliers, contractors, and NAVSEA individuals
Assist in the onboarding and assessment of base material technology suppliers
Development of and promulgation of guidance and educational resources for internal engineering organizations on various base material technologies
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Engineering
5 + years of post graduate engineering experience within naval shipbuilding or related defense industry
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Material, Welding, Mechanical
Metallic additive manufacturing, preferably LPBF or WA-DED processes
Design for additive manufacturing and related software tools
Metallic AM machine/equipment operation and maintenance
Metallurgical analysis, metallography, microscopy (optical, scanning electron microscope)
Welding, robotics, and non-destructive testing
Naval shipbuilding or related defense industry
Skills
Metallic additive manufacturing, preferably LPBF or WA-DED processes
Design for additive manufacturing and related software tools
Metallic AM machine/equipment operation and maintenance
Metallurgical analysis, metallography, microscopy (optical, scanning electron microscope)
Welding, robotics, and non-destructive testing
Project management, estimation, and budgeting
Naval shipbuilding or related defense industry
Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
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