SONAR Systems Engineer

New London, CT Electric Marine Full-time Posted Oct 30, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a SONAR Systems Engineer, full-time, on-site in New London, CT, in the Electric Marine sector.

Overview

The SONAR Systems team is responsible for the development, qualification, integration, testing and fleet support of contractor furnished and government furnished SONAR arrays and sensors for all submarine classes.

SONAR Systems (C5I Systems Development, D442) requires engineers to assist in Systems Engineering efforts related to contractor furnished SONAR systems. Areas of responsibility include Large Aperture Bow (LAB) Array, Acoustic Positioning System (APS), Advanced Expendable Dopper Penetrometer (AXDP), AUKUS, as well as various Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) SONAR sensors, arrays and components.

The successful engineer will perform systems engineering efforts from initial concept, system design and development through hardware/software integration, component qualification, testing, construction support, delivery and post-delivery support to include analysis and resolution of fleet identified problems, assessment of obsolescence issues and identification of components for technical refresh.

The position requires the engineer perform technology investigations, trade-studies, identify/resolve program risks, identify opportunities for cost reduction and validate methods to ensure producible end products.

The position requires the engineer to interface with the NAVSEA customer, Naval Shipyards, NAVY Labs, Government vendors, sub-contractors and other EB departments and stakeholders as necessary.

Qualifications

Required:

A Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering obtained by May 2027

0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Engineering project management experience

Experience in underwater acoustics, submarine electronics/SONAR system development, integration, installation and test

Understanding of design, build, sustain process, EVMS and design tools and processes is desirable

Skills

Internally motivated, self-starter with strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to function effectively independently and as team member

Ability to lead engineering tasks/projects

Effective engineering project management including management of budget, resources and schedule

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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