Mechanical Engineer I/II

About the role

Engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for the LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Classes of Submarines.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assessment, oversight, and support required to satisfy SUBSAFE engineered products contractual requirements.
• Develop SUBSAFE Program design products including SUBSAFE Program Instructions and Procedures.
• Technical and programmatic assessment of SUBSAFE Engineering Reports (ER)/Change Notices (CN) for requisite SUBSAFE Design Reviews (SSDR) and deliverables.
• Support for Ship Specific Certification Audits and Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) and NAVSEA Functional audits.
• Interface with other EB Engineering Organizations, EB Program Offices, the SUBSAFE Certification Organization, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) and NAVSEA as required.
• Cross train in SEP Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) work.
• Coordinate and track the shock qualification of equipment in all classes of submarines.
• Perform standard mechanical stress calculations and comparisons of material properties to demonstrate shock resistance of equipment.
• Conduct reviews of installation drawings, detailed drawings, shock test procedures and test reports.
• Provide test support at Electric Boat, Vendor and Sub-contractor facilities.
• Concept, design, procure, fabricate and install equipment into various underwater shock test vehicles.
• Support test operations at a government shock test site and document the test results.
• Manage fastener issues associated with design and construction.
• Provide guidance on calculation methods, drawing and specification requirements and fastener applications that include whole ship and company fastener issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Marine Engineering with 0-5 years engineering experience.
• Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules.
• Position may require travel.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, able to perform independently and interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing