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[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/engineer-senior-nuclear-groton-ct-us-2026-22423-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Engineer Senior - Nuclear | General Dynamics ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Engineer Senior - Nuclear US-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-22423 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 4 Category: Engineering EB Groton Shipyard Overview The future of Electric Boat submarine propulsion plant construction is happening now on the COLUMBIA program. Fabrication of pipe assemblies and major modules has begun and major propulsion plant components are being delivered. Components and systems testing has started and will grow rapidly in the very near future. Become a Propulsion Plant Fluids engineer within one of our Design Yard, Construction Yard, Manuals and Test Procedure, or Test Gear Drawing groups to deliver the COLUMBIA Class submarines to the Navy. You will use the Electric Boat TeamCenter/NX IPDE tool that was developed for COLUMBIA, and also being used on VPM, SSW, and SSNX. Come join D485 Propulsion Plant Fluid Systems on the mission to support propulsion plant construction for the Lead Ship of COLUMBIA Class - SSBN826, and beyond. Lead ship design and construction support is a once-in-a-class opportunity that comes with unique challenges, including a first-of-a-kind Electric-Drive propulsion plant. Department 485 - S1B Propulsion Plant Fluid Systems is seeking highly motivated engineers to work with a wide range of experienced engineers in design, construction support, test, and delivery of COLUMBIA Class reactor plant and steam plant fluid systems.The candidate will be relied on to interface with all customers and including QP and Groton Trades and Test Departments, NQC, vendors, Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Reactor Plant Contractors Office, local Naval Reactors Representatives Office, Ships Force, and NAVSEA. D485 engineer responsibilities include: Troubleshooting and problem solving Developing engineering dispositions including: Engineering Reports, Change Requests/Change Notices (CR/CN) and test inspection reports (TIRs)/UNSATs Disposition of vendor information requests (VIRs) Operating Procedures and Test Procedures support and leadership Steam and Electric Plant Manual, Reactor Plant Manual, Ships System Manual, and component technical manual product development and maintenance - Test gear drawing development and maintenance - Test procedure development and maintenance Construction surveillance of fluid systems Reactor Plant and Steam Plant Cleanliness issue resolution and approval New Construction Nuclear Construction and Repair (NCR) notices development, approval, and execution Propulsion Plant engineers are responsible for integrated plant operation and equipment including piping, valves, filters, heat exchangers, pumps, turbines, electrical interfaces, and special devices. All work is performed in accordance with company core values, standards of technical performance, and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant Principles. Individuals selected for this position will be responsible for assigned work with a team of employees. This position requires work within the team to execute varied projects for current and future COLUMBIA Class design efforts, design changes, and system improvement tasking. This position requires strong communication, time management, technical, and project management skills. The position requires frequent interface with NAVSEA, BMPC/NNL, Naval Reactors, EB Shipyard, and COLUMBIA Program Office. Candidate will be responsible for completing and tracking work, developing technical guidance and direction, and maintaining required training. The candidate is responsible for the group's compliance with the department's Technical Product Quality (TPQ) program, all applicable department instructions, technical directives, company policies and procedures. Candidates should be willing and physically able to climb steep stairs and ladders, ascend/descend scaffolding and access confined spaces within a submarine. This position may be first or second shift. ### Responsibilities Strong interpersonal, organization, oral, and written communication skills Detail orientated Highly motivated Strong leadership skills with past or current experience Reading and developing diagrams/schematics and construction drawings Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Marine, Civil, Chemical or an equivalent engineering degree 5-9 years of relevant post-graduate engineering experience Preferred: Advanced engineering degree Experience with fluid systems and components VIRGINIA Class or COLUMBIA Class construction or Major Submarine Overhaul experience Reactor Plant Cleanliness qualified Steam Plant Cleanliness qualified Propulsion Plant Trained (S9G or other) Experience with the TeamCenter/NX IPDE tool PI288194251 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 9, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Groton, CT, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/engineer-senior-nuclear-groton-ct-us-2026-22423-eb-opportunity) ## Hiring at General Dynamics - Open jobs: 3,216 - 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 ### [Engineer Senior/Spec/Principle - Structural | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1f0adf99e9434efbbe03/) Groton, CT, US ### [Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Build Strategy Teams | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/5de3094b72802885f277/) Groton, CT, US ### [Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Systems- Embedded Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/4d8cd3368e39512cd551/) Groton, CT, US ### [Engineer Sr/Specialist - Submarine Operations Technical Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/5c796d8bcd38e232aeeb/) Groton, CT, US ### [Engineering Supervisor | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/e51a6a65e4d20ddd895a/) Groton, CT, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Nuclear Pharmacist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/3a8593e8bbc27172a577/) Cardinal Health · Indianapolis, IN ### [Nuclear Pharmacist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/bc3fad4ea38f9e6c371d/) Cardinal Health · Tucson, AZ ### [Nuclear Medicine Technologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/d221f7b66f74ecdb5e53/) Humana · The Villages, Florida ### [Nuclear Qualification Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/4cffa4cc7b70b96474aa/) ABB · Remote, United States of America ### [Systems Engineer, Principal - Survivability & Nuclear Hardness](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/af4801ff6b18729abfac/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO [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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