Mechanical Engineer II
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton, CT · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
Overview
The candidate will support design, test, and construction efforts for the LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Classes of Submarines.
This area supports all of Engineering with subject matter expertise for shock and vibration qualification of submarine systems, components and equipment.
This area is responsible for coordinating and tracking the shock qualification of equipment in all classes of submarines. These efforts include the following:
Performing standard mechanical stress calculations and comparisons of material properties to demonstrate shock resistance of equipment
Conducting reviews of installation drawings, detailed drawings, shock test procedures and test reports
Providing test support at Electric Boat, Vendor and Sub-contractor facilities.
Qualifications
Required:
BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
2-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules.
Position may require travel.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience writing and reviewing technical correspondence
Experience with Military specifications and qualification programs
Skills
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, and communication skills.
Candidate must be highly organized and be able to work multiple tasks concurrently.
Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.
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