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.

Electric Boat Corporation (EB) is seeking a well-versed engineer for the Availability Support Team (AST) within Planning Yard Fleet Support and Systems Engineering, Department 468. This full-time position located in North Stonington, CT will support commissioned U.S. Navy submarines with the planning, execution, and certification of ongoing fleet maintenance and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability work.

About Department 468 - Planning Yard Fleet Support and Systems Engineering 
Department 468 is within EB’s Life Cycle Support directorate and is responsible for non-nuclear technical support for commissioned VIRGINIA, OHIO, and SEAWOLF Class submarines for maintenance planning and execution, in areas of drawing and material support, configuration management, and certification. The AST fulfills a key role in providing this support to multiple US Navy stakeholders for submarine maintenance periods at Naval Shipyards (NSYs) and maintenance facilities.

Role Overview

The position requires routine interaction with the NSYs, NAVSEA PMS392, the submarine maintenance community, and EB engineering and design personnel to provide technical guidance and quality assurance of drawings and technical variance documentation (TVD) applicable to commissioned submarines. 

Key Responsibilities

The engineer will be expected to become closely involved in reviewing and processing of technical guidance for design documentation using their own initiative and management skills. This includes executing action plans utilizing teams of engineers, designers, and technical support personnel. This will require a good understanding of drawing, Engineering Report, Liaison Action Request (LAR), Departure from Specification (DFS), and Ship Alteration (ShipAlt) processes, including TVD documentation, and Engineering Configuration Management requirements. The engineer will be required to assist in the resolution of ongoing/emergent issues using independent judgement and vision for new processes and products.

This position may require occasional travel to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (ME), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (VA), Washington Engineering Office (DC) and other customer locations.

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• Active DoD Security Clearance or ability and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• 5+ years of experience US Navy vessel design, engineering, and/or integration

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or higher Marine, Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical engineering 
• Proficient with JCALS, MRP II, ELCADD, CITIS, and/or ATIS applications
• Experience working with VIRGINIA, OHIO, and/or SEAWOLF Class design products and processes
• Experience supporting VA Class Construction, Maintenance, and configuration management
• Experience using submarine maintenance and logistics products (i.e., eLARs, eDFSs, ShipAlts)
• Experience managing multiple technical projecs or tasks concurrently
• On-site support experience (Alteration Installation Team (AIT), Extended Work Assignment (EWA), deck plate support, shipyard liaison)

• Highly motivated and able to interact with EB engineering and design departments
• Must have ability to multi-task and manage technical projects
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to professionally represent EB when interacting with US Navy personnel and industry partners with integrity and commitment to excellence
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information
• Must be able to function both independently and within a team environment, and be able to facilitate internal and external team meetings with self-sufficiency
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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