Overview
There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.
About Department 498 - Columbia Weapons and Mechanical Systems
D498, COLUMBIA Weapons & Mechanical Systems, is responsible for the COLUMBIA Class HM&E (Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical) design products. D498 engineers work as a team with D453 Mechanical Design to complete COLUMBIA Class Rev A design disclosures and COLUMBIA Class CNs (Change Notices). D498 engineers also review and disposition VIRs (Vendor Information Requests), provide technical oversight of suppliers building products on our design disclosures, and resolve technical problems with COLUMBIA Class design products while also performing calculations to support these products.
Role Overview
As a Department 498 Mechanical Engineer, you will be 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Resolve design problems through Change Notices (CN’s), analyze supporting design changes and resolve design problems.
- Respond to supplier problems via Vendor Information Requests (VIR’s).
- Provide oversight of suppliers.
- Review test forms and logistics technical documentation products.
- Resolve construction and material procurement problems.
- Perform 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.
- Evaluate design concepts and cost reduction ideas.
- Interface with engineers from all disciplines, designers, shipbuilders, trades, suppliers, Navy Labs and NAVSEA customer personnel.
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.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- 0-1 years of engineering experience.
Preferred
- Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering
- Experience with Engineering Analysis using Finite Element Analysis, especially ABAQUS
- Knowledge of Subsafe requirements and Subsafe Design Reviews (SSDRs)
- Experience performing mechanical shock analysis on submarine components and systems
- Experience developing designs of submarine mechanical components and systems
- Reading and interpreting electronic design disclosures (drawings)
- Experience designing mechanical systems/components for seawater exposure/immersion
- Experience using Mathcad to perform calculations
- Experience using Teamcenter
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis using Abaqus
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
Why Join Us
- We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
- Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
- Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
- Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
- Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
- Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission
