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About Department 416 - COLUMBIA Class Fluid Systems Engineering

Department 416 is responsible for submarine fluid systems including auxiliary and life support, habitability, seawater and drainage systems. These systems are essential in sustaining life underwater, performing submarine operations, and accomplishment of the ship’s mission. 

Role Overview:

Fluid systems engineers are involved from concept development to ship delivery, including execution of projects that support COLUMBIA Class design efforts, system improvements, and design changes. This role requires continued growth in technical and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Responsibilities include:

• Development of requirements and specifications.
• Perform calculations (e.g. pressure drop, flow analyses, heat loads, stress analysis).
• Create and improve fluid system designs.
• Develop/review system diagrams and drawings.
• Select material and equipment.
• Resolve emergent design and construction issues.
• Manage system interfaces.
• Developing system operating instructions, test forms, and maintenance procedures for ship’s crew.

 Project Management Responsibilities include:

• Develop budgets and schedules to support program milestones.
• Manage requirements and interface with engineers and management from other disciplines.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers (e.g. other EB departments, NAVSEA, Ship's Force, etc.).

 In addition to fluid system work, engineers in D416 are exposed to broader aspects of submarine design, construction, and operation – providing opportunities for continuous growth, leadership, and career progression. This may include rotation experiences supporting other departments to support business needs.

Some travel may be necessary.

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical (process), Marine Engineering 
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance.

Preferred

• Coursework in thermodynamics / fluid dynamics / heat transfer by June 2026.
• Previous submarine experience
• Previous internship/co-op experience
• Previous experience working with fluid systems
• Previous system engineering design experience
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SKILLS:

Candidates must demonstrate foundational knowledge of fluid engineering principles, and have a willingness to continuously learn and solve problems. Candidates must also be proactive, team players, and able to communicate effectively through verbal/written communication.

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive health-care, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth – Training, mentor-ship, 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