There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront—designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

About Department 705

Department 705 On-site Engineering is an integral part of Electric Boat's Planning Yard businesses. With this business, Electric Boat provides mission-ready submarines to the fleet through overhaul, repair, maintenance, modernization, alterations and improvements. D705 engineers provide non-nuclear deck-plate engineering support for maintenance and alteration activities on submarines at Bangor, WA and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, including the planning, execution, and certification of work. D705 routinely develops technical work documents, provides technical direction and oversight, and evaluates shipboard conditions.

A multi-discipline group comprised of mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, D705 Engineering operates in a collaborative, dynamic, team-oriented manner. Using a design-build approach, D705 interfaces with Operations, Design, Planning Yard, Test, and Program Office personnel in order to arrive at innovative solutions to difficult problems. Additionally, interaction with the United States Navy customer is typical, including the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command, and submarine crews.

Role Overview

D705 Engineering provides support for maintenance and alteration activities for submarines at Bangor, WA and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Also, tasking will include the development of support equipment for current and future classes of submarines. These tasks will include oversight, calculations, drawing development, collaborative interface with the various customers, as well as working with vendors up to and including manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities 

Tasks required of the D705 engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning of submarine maintenance and modernization work. This includes the development of work breakdown structures and the authoring of technical work documents
• Development of Selected Record Drawings for all submarine alterations
• Interpretation and translation of shipbuilding specifications, maintenance requirements, and contractual requirements
• Deck-plate support and resolution of emergent issues
• Development of technical rationale to support approval of nonconforming conditions
• Collaboration with engineers of other disciplines, including mechanical and structural
• Overtime may be required
• Travel and evening and/or weekend work are sometimes required based on department needs

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Computer, Ocean or Systems engineering 
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance 
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience in a professional environment

Preferred

• Prior experience related to USN ship maintenance and/or modernization is desirable

• A strong foundational understanding of engineering concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An aptitude for problem resolution and facing new challenges
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• A capability to work against deadlines or prioritize work assignments accordingly

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
• Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, 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. Navy’s mission