[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Search jobs](/search/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT # D489 Construction Support Component Engineer (Senior / Specialist) | General Dynamics Groton, CT, US Full-time Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on General Dynamics’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/d489-construction-support-component-engineer-senior-specialist-groton-ct-us-2026-18200-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / D489 Construction Support Component Engineer (Senior / Specialist) | General Dynamics ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position D489 Construction Support Component Engineer (Senior / Specialist) ### US-CT-Groton Job ID 2026-18200 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Engineering EB Groton Shipyard Overview Electric Boat is overseeing the construction of the Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) Motor Module for future COLUMBIA Class Submarines which will be performed at a vendor site in Philadelphia, PA. Electric Boat is also overseeing the execution of test programs for IPS components which is performed at the Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA. D489 CLB Propulsion Engineering is seeking experienced candidates to support construction of Motor Modules and periodic support of test programs of production and pre-production IPS components in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The selected candidate will provide design and deck plate support for main propulsion system (MPS) equipment (e.g., main propulsion controls and ACC subcomponent, main propulsion motor drives, and main propulsion switchboards) during follow-on motor module construction. The candidate will also provide deck plate support of MPS pre-production equipment and MPS components during follow-on motor module test programs (MMTPs) and inter module test programs on an as needed basis. The position will be a permanent role onsite in Philadelphia, PA reporting to the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard located 4 miles from Center City. The candidate is expected to complete a 3 to 6 mo. training rotation in New London, CT with the respective component group(s) prior to permanent transfer down to Philadelphia, PA. Internal transfers (New London/Groton/Quonset Point) will be offered a relocation package which includes a moving package and a 15% site differential bonus applied to the hires base salary at the completion of their training rotation. The position is expected to support 16/5 up to 24/7 construction and testing as required with 2nd / 3rd shift differentials applied per policy when assigned. This position also receives straight time compensation for additional hours worked in accordance with policy. This role will primarily be a 1st shift position. The selected candidate will be required to collaborate with IPS cognizant component groups to troubleshoot more complicated issues as they arise. Additional responsibilities include: - Determine the root cause of any IPS cognizant issues encountered and expeditiously correct any deficiencies to minimize interruptions to construction - Perform surveillances of work being performed under area of cognizance - Act as a primary Electric Boat contact for on-site IPS component suppliers - Support development of IPS cognizant component group engineering directions - Support other locations with issue resolution of COLUMBIA specific equipment - Support construction activities and shipboard integration at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities - Gather data / information to support development of COLUMBIA IPS design and documentation improvements Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and vendors Support IPS test programs as applicable - Mentor to entry level engineers - Work as a component shift lead Advisor to management (Specialist) ### Responsibilities Experience using Microsoft products Experience working in a high stress, high tempo environment Experience working long hours Able to work independently and adhere to strict work control requirements Positive attitude and strong ability to work well with others Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science in engineering or related technical field is required (e.g. Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) 5 14 years of post-graduate engineering experience is required Preferred: Masters of Science or Engineering degree with technical background (e.g. Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) is preferred 1 - 14 year(s) of COLUMBIA or VA engineering experience (design of a ship component or similar program, including the preparation, review and approval of technical work documents, or test procedures) is preferred Knowledge of the COLUMBIA IPS component and system designs as well as the CTF requirements and capabilities is preferred Prior experience supporting COLUMBIA IPS component work of either Main Propulsion Drives (MPDs), Main Propulsion Controllers (MPCs), Main Propulsion Switchboards (MP SWBDs) or ACCs is preferred Experience working with NAVSEA/NNL Multi-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems based products Experience with MIL Standards Experience in control systems, power electronics, variable speed motor drives, software configuration management, fluid systems engineering, or thermal analysis Experience supporting deck plate work evolutions and interfacing with Operations and Test PI288033029 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 13, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 112 days - Location: Groton, CT, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/d489-construction-support-component-engineer-senior-specialist-groton-ct-us-2026-18200-eb-opportunity) ## Hiring at General Dynamics - Open jobs: 3,189 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 13, 2026 [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [Business Analyst | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/d3567a1a22708fbe3bd0/) Groton, CT, US ### [COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/4141e11324c19f5e562b/) Groton, CT, US ### [COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 2nd Shift | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/de24f07e4a0bce26dd89/) Groton, CT, US ### [Cloud Integration Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/c3070e4a6b39d193c0e9/) Groton, CT, US ### [D427 - Improved Performance Machinery Program (IPMP IV) Concept Studies and Analysis Engineering Supervisor | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/78d73352cd5f8fa02110/) Groton, CT, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Component Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/98c97c5a6cd3d6589103/) Lockheed Martin · Englewood, CO ### [Component Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/f25d0d3fdd7fcb6ad51f/) Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, TX ### [Specialist - Component Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hubbell/jobs/7070fe70eb8cfab5f3a8/) Hubbell · Chennai, TN, IN ### [Sr. Component Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/360103e43dc090d5a5ba/) Sanmina-SCI · San Jose, CA, US ### [Principal Component Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/d0e25388fbfb76d129ea/) BAE Systems · Hudson, New Hampshire, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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