Electric Boat is hiring Drafters and Designers to support the development of next‑generation submarines. These positions create technical drawings, models, and documentation used by engineering teams and skilled trade workers throughout construction. Training and career development opportunities are available to help you grow within the design profession.
Electric Boat Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 7% shift premium
- Health and wellness programs
- Commuter/van services
- Tuition reimbursement
- Safety boot reimbursement
- Hourly rates starting at $22.54
All positions are represented by the Marine Draftsmen’s Association (MDA) union. We are currently hiring across multiple design disciplines.
Design & Drafting Opportunities:
Electrical Design
- In essence, responsible for the submarine’s complete electrical design and integration, ensuring every electrical system works together onboard.
- Create electrical design products supporting mission-critical systems including nuclear instrumentation & control, propulsion drives, turbine generators, radar & sonar, command & control, and all submarine power architecture.
- Produce submarine-class wiring tables, diagrams/schematics, cableway designs, and component development deliverables.
- Drawings (disclosures) are utilized by Electrical trade workers to install and integrate electrical systems throughout the submarine.
Arrangements Design
- Determine the placement and accessibility of all onboard equipment
- Develop layouts for equipment, stowage, lighting, and access pathways
- Ensure compliance with operational, maintainability, human engineering, and safety standards
- Support cross-discipline design efforts using electronic models and contribute to future design concepts
Structural Design
- Create design products for hull structures, frames, decks, tanks, bulkheads, rudders, and foundations
- Produce structural disclosures used by Shipfitters and Sheetmetal Workers
Mechanical Design
- Develop designs for major mechanical systems such as torpedo tubes, hatches, weapons handling equipment, and steering/diving systems
- Produce technical disclosures used by Machinists
Piping Design
- Design piping systems and hangers for high‑pressure air, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and instrumentation systems
- Produce fluid diagrams and piping disclosures for Pipefitters and Hanger Installers