Engineer I - Systems

About the Role

Lead procurement, design, manufacture, test, and delivery of the Main Propulsion Motor (MPM) for the state-of-the-art electric drive propulsion system on the COLUMBIA Class submarine. This system engineering role supports MPM shipboard integration by interfacing with mechanical/electrical design details, onsite construction/operations readiness, and qualification/production test troubleshooting. The team also works with several suppliers to manage component development and provide technical and programmatic support throughout component design, manufacture, test, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction of shipyard construction/test activities (e.g., assembly/test procedures, manufacture/test troubleshooting, technical requirement dispositions).
• Participate in technical discussions with vendors, the Prime contractor, and nuclear NAVY customers.
• Provide oversight at vendor facilities and the Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA to support component outfitting and installation.
• Review internal documentation to ensure ship specification and procurement specification requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in an engineering discipline.
• 0-4 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Current DOD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of technical drawing interpretation and GD&T.
• Familiarity with standard operating and/or test procedure development.
• Knowledge of component integration to ship structures.
• Operations/construction support experience.
• Experience in submarine electronics or mechanical system development, integration, installation, and test.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work successfully both in a team environment and independently.
• Project management skills with a working knowledge of analytical problem-solving techniques.

Location & Travel

This position is located at the New London facility. Travel to Quonset Point (RI), Groton (CT), the Philadelphia (PA) Compatibility Test Facility, and supplier facilities may be required as needed (~10%).