Engineer - Systems Entry Level

Overview

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 422 Integrated Logistics Support

The Department 422 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) organization supports all non-nuclear Electric Boat submarine programs for the COLUMBIA Class and VIRGINIA Class. The six discipline groups that provide support include: Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) groups comprised of System Safety and Software Safety, Obsolescence Management Team (OMT), Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM), Ship Specification Development, Stowages, and Systems Integration.

Role Overview

D422 Obsolescence Management Team is looking for a motivated individual to support the execution of the obsolescence management plan for the VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class submarines. The goal of obsolescence management is to actively manage and mitigate contractor furnished equipment obsolescence while maintaining construction cost and schedule, as well as to support the lifecycle sustainment of contractor furnished equipment by working with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Community. Obsolescence, as defined by the VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class ship specifications, is when a part is no longer in production, not maintainable through sparing, or no longer commercially supported or available.

The Obsolescence Management Team has an obligation to monitor, validate, notify, and support the technical mitigation of potential obsolescence issues. Mitigation steps should maintain an enterprise approach to mitigate risk to all platforms, regardless of lifecycle phase. The Obsolescence Management Team is responsible for soliciting all relevant information applicable to an obsolescence issue and consolidating it in a central database for tracking and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

The individual selected for this position will be accountable for managing obsolescence on specific submarine systems assigned to them. This includes proactive monitoring of engineering Bills of Material (BOMs), solicitation of vendor information, and the supporting of resolution actions including the technical writing of engineering white-papers and presentations for customer review. Routine interaction with Engineering, Program Office, Purchasing, Materials, Contracts, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, and Naval Sea Systems Command is required. Perform metrics analysis and create reports.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering

1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance through the DoD

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Data Analytics Systems Engineering

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, equipment drawings, and Bills of Material

Coursework and/or previous experience in project management

Skills

Proficiency in Data gathering and analysis

Strong public speaking abilities

Knowledge of Basic engineering principles

Proficiency in use of basic business software (Microsoft Product Suite)

Proficiency in use of Business Intelligence software

Ability to learn various business systems as needed

Ability to collaborate effectively with all departments throughout the business (Engineering, Purchasing, Program Office, Contracts, etc.)

Ability to manage time and prioritize responsibilities

Strong organization skills

Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative environment

Ability to motivate others

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

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