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Electrical Engineer Senior -2nd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton, CT · Posted October 30, 2026

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Overview

Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking highly motivated electrical engineers. This is a unique opportunity to support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery of the first of class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA, the Nation’s #1 defense priority, on the front lines of engineering. This once in a career opportunity will be challenging and rewarding as the COLUMBIA Waterfront team supports the Groton Shipyard to get boats down river. In this role, engineers will provide comprehensive technical oversight of construction activities and will interface with Design and Engineering, Ship's Management, Planning, Operations, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397 to act as the primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard as the COLUMBIA Waterfront engineering organization grows.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Provide engineering oversight and assist electrical trade personnel to overcome emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction

Interpret design, drawing, and technical specification requirements

Provide engineering evaluation and/or direction to Groton trades via dispositions of Change Notices and TIR UNSATs

Provide surveillance of manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material

Conduct engineering evaluations to support all manufacturing and construction needs

Facilitate the implementation of design and process improvements

Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence

This position is for full time work at the Groton shipyard facility on 2nd shift and includes shift differential pay.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years of post graduate engineering experience

Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher

Ability to work 2nd shift

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of COLUMBIA Class Design

Familiarity with Teamcenter and Electronic Desktop

Experience in Waterfront Engineering

Skills

Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.

Physical Qualifications Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

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