[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 # Fiber-Optics Engineer - Systems | General Dynamics Groton, CT, US Full-time Operations Listed on General Dynamics’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/fiber-optics-engineer-systems-groton-ct-us-2026-18195-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Fiber-Optics Engineer - Systems | General Dynamics ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Fiber-Optics Engineer - Systems US-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-18195 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Engineering EB Groton Shipyard Overview The Electric Boat fiber-optic engineering team is responsible for the design, qualification, integration and testing of the fiber-optic cable system (FOCS) on US Navy submarines. Engineers support the system during each stage of development to drive timely completion of crucial construction milestones. The FOCS spans multiple submarine platforms and interconnects over twenty (20) different subsystems on each. To coordinate many unique interfaces on this scale, exceptional communication and organizational skills are a must-have. The candidate for this position will be required to interface with NAVSEA, government vendors and various other Electric Boat departments on a daily basis. Additionally, the fiber-optic team is Electric Boats Fiber-Optic Center of Excellence providing general fiber-optic expertise for the company. This position will require the engineer to perform technology investigations, write white papers, review/approve drawings, resolve construction issues, identify/manage risks, recognize opportunities for cost reduction, track/evaluate requirements and manage various projects. While most of the job takes place in the office, shipyard visits are often required to troubleshoot construction issues. Opportunity for hands-on work and travel exist, but are less common. ### Responsibilities Department 442 Electrical Systems Engineer expectations: Highly motivated: Taking ownership of work, working independent, ability to multi-task and maintain organization, doing what is needed without being asked, following through Project management: developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets; strategic planning and results orientation; identify and mitigate project risks Team player: building productive relationships with interfacing organizations, approachable and team oriented, positive work environment Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed Problem-solving/engineering judgements: ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and products Qualifications Required: Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics 1-5 years of post graduate engineering experience Preferred: Experience in the following areas: Fiber optics Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Project, Visio) System/component development Project management Teamcenter / NX PI287567688 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Groton, CT, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/fiber-optics-engineer-systems-groton-ct-us-2026-18195-eb-opportunity) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [2027 Engineering Summer Internship: Waterfront Engineering - Fast Attack Submarines | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/f4da2532855803ec7640/) Groton, CT, US ### [2027 Environmental Engineering Summer Internship | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/ea56465253250c315935/) Groton, CT, US ### [2027 Spring Engineering CO-OP Trainee | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1add48b2c1583c7acb53/) Groton, CT, US ### [COLUMBIA Electrical Systems - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/880e4f2fd1619f262142/) Groton, CT, US ### [Cloud Integration Engineer | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/c3070e4a6b39d193c0e9/) Groton, CT, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineer, Associate Manager - Flight Test Optics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6bf2afae8b935df4251a/) Lockheed Martin · Titusville, FL ### [Systems Engineer Pulp Paper and Fiber](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/a6826418fe602addd87d/) ABB · Westerville, Ohio, United States of America ### [SR MFG & Process DVL Engineer - Fiber Optics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/te-connectivity/jobs/a274005ad6b5918f3456/) TE Connectivity · United States ### [2nd Shift Assembler - Fiber Optics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/teledyne-technologies/jobs/c24d3d86b425cd5af502/) Teledyne Technologies · Portsmouth, US, NH ### [Optics Manufacturing Engineer / Second Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/16e5418cec28d47957fd/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL [Jobs in Groton, CT](/locations/us/ct/groton/)[Jobs in Connecticut](/locations/us-ct/)[Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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