Engineer Sr/Specialist - Submarine Operations Technical Lead | General Dynamics
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Responsibilities for this Position Engineer Sr/Specialist - Submarine Operations Technical Lead US-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-20413 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Engineering EB Groton Shipyard Overview Theresnever been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand forcutting-edgenaval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront designing, building, andmaintainingthe most advanced submarines in the world.
Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security. About Department 403 - Technical Services The Life Cycle Support directorateis responsible forthe development and maintenance of all submarinelogisticsproducts, including modernization and fleet support of submarines. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability.
As part of this directorate, Department 403 Technical Services provides writing, editing, logistics, and production services in the development and maintenance of logistic technical data (LTD), including ship systems manuals and component technical manuals for OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, SSGN, and COLUMBIA.
Role Overview
The D403 Systems Engineer brings extensiveshipboardexpertiseto provide technical guidance and oversight of new andmodifiedwritten technical products. These products include ship systems manuals,componenttechnical manuals, steam and electric plant manuals,maintenanceand alteration documents.As a submarine operations technical lead, they will have technical oversight over a writing group and LTD product line, working directly with D403 supervision and Electric Boat engineering departments to ensure product accuracy and quality for shipboard use.
More key responsibilities are listed below.The ability to direct others toaccomplishtasksis required tobe successful in this role.
Key Responsibilities
ProvideTechnical Guidance, oversight, and coordination of the development ofnewmodified LTD Ensure quality of technical manuals and guarantee that products are preparedin accordance withpublished procedures and processes
- Facilitate the resolution of internal and external comments against LTD products Regularlyinterface withvarious EB Engineering disciplines, shipyard organizations,vendorsand the Navy customer to resolve or better understand technical and programmatic issues
- Attend kickoff meetings, evaluate designs, and provide departmentman-hourestimates for manual updates or other products as appropriate
- Work with supervision todeterminepriorities,develop schedules, and managework load
- Recommend and implement process improvements, as appropriate Responsibilities Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work Microsoft Office computer skills Why Join Us We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do Competitive Pay & Benefits Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuitionassistance Career Growth Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company Stability & Expansion Weregrowing, 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.
Navys mission Qualifications Required Bachelor'sof ScienceDegree or higher in Engineering or have completed Nuclear Power School Served submarine qualified (SS) Lieutenant (LT) or above OR Served submarine qualified (SS) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) or above
- 5+ years of experience related to operating,maintaining, or documenting submarine ship systems and the use of operating procedures
- Ability to obtain andmaintaina DoD Secret clearance Preferred Served submarine qualified (SS) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) or above OR Served submarine qualified (SS) Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) or above Successful completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Completion of a submarine department head tour or a submarine Engineering.
Department MasterChief(EDMC) touror prior served Chief of the Boat Experience with operation and maintenance of non-propulsion electronics system (NPES) equipment is desired Experience with operation and maintenance of submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems (trim system, high pressure air system, electrical distribution system, etc.) A technical background in submarine systems and components and/or submarine operational experience Experience working with special emphasis programs (DSS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Fly-by-Wire) requirements Experience working with submarine Logistics Technical Data (Ship System Manual, Technical Manuals, etc.) Active SECRET security clearance PI287674203
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