Mechanical Engineer I/II

Mechanical Engineer I/II US-CT-GrotonThe Waterfront Mechanical Engineering department provides Engineering oversight for the design and construction of a variety of components that are on-board VIRGINIA Class submarines. Some of the components and mechanical systems that fall under the waterfront engineering cognizance are as follows:Internal mechanical systems such as weapons shipping and handling, the torpedo tubes and the payload tubesExternal mechanical systems such as the towed sonar, hatches and the secondary propulsion unitVendor produced components such as the reverse osmosis system, the atmospheric monitoring system, and the diesel generator systemValves, VPM Mechanical and procured material liability integrationAs an Engineer on the waterfront, the role is to provide engineering oversight of the design of the components and systems, support the procurement of some of the components and systems, troubleshoot the systems during installation at time of new construction and also provide engineering support of the systems during post-delivery service periods. In doing so, some of the products worked on and activities that take place on during the day-to-day basis are as follows:Engineering calculationsEngineering dispositions (written technical evaluations) and letter writingDepartmental and companywide engineering instruction developmentOn-board submarine issue investigation and issue resolutionMentoring opportunitiesTeamwork collaborations to solve complex problems.Bounding of vendor non-conformancesTo support the needs required of the waterfront engineering organization the department is looking for a motivated individual who has adequate technical writing ability and verbal communication skills.All newly hired engineers will be assigned a mentor to facilitate professional development within the department and to assist with learning the necessary skills to support the tasks assigned to the engineer.ResponsibilitiesDemonstrated leadership experienceDemonstrated organizational skillsUnderstanding of EB policies and proceduresExperience in Engineering, Quality, Planning, Material Management and ProcurementDetail-oriented exhibiting excellent organizational and communication ability with a strong work ethic.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher Engineering Degree0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experiencePeriodic weekend and off-shift availability as requiredPreferred:Active SECRET or higher clearance.