Mechanical Engineering System

Responsibilities for this Position

Mechanical Engineer I/II
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2026-20634
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 5
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview

The 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 tubes
External mechanical systems such as the towed sonar, hatches and the secondary propulsion unit
Vendor produced components such as the reverse osmosis system, the atmospheric monitoring system, and the diesel generator system
Valves, VPM Mechanical and procured material liability integration
As 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 calculations
Engineering dispositions (written technical evaluations) and Letter writing
Departmental and companywide engineering Instruction development
On-board submarine issue investigation and issue resolution
Mentoring opportunities
Teamwork collaborations to solve complex problems.
Bounding of Vendor non-conformances
To 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.

Responsibilities
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated organizational skills
Understanding of EB policies and procedures
Experience in Engineering, Quality, Planning, Material Management and Procurement
Detail-oriented exhibiting excellent organizational and communication ability with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher Engineering Degree
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Periodic weekend and off-shift availability as required

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