D474 Systems Engineer

Overview

Overhaul and Repair Engineering consists of a diverse group of engineers that support hands on submarine construction.  Specifically, Overhaul and Repair Engineering supports the top U.S. Navy priority of fleet readiness by accomplishing overhaul, repair, and modernization work on active duty SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, OHIO, and LOS ANGELES class submarines. Overhaul and Repair Engineering accomplishes this support beginning to end from developing work breakdown structures to supporting final system test and ship certification at Electric Boat’s shipyard and various off-site U.S. Navy shipyards and facilities. Opportunities to travel to other submarine repair facilities may be consistently required to support fleet maintenance for Electric Boat contracted work. Overtime is available and may be expected to meet organizational needs.

 

The organization is cognizant of all non-nuclear systems and components on a submarine, functioning as a dynamic multi discipline team involving electrical systems, mechanical/piping systems, and structural components. 

 

The focus of this position will be submarine structures including but not limited to pressure hull boundaries, internal structures, welding and preservation, but has the opportunity to work on other systems. Within the structures group there is also the opportunity to become qualified in submarine structural corrosion inspections and evaluations, ensuring the ship can perform its mission in an unrestricted manner.

 

Common Structural Components

• Pressure hull boundary and non-pressure hull boundary ship structures
• Structure fabrication and welding
• On-hull inspection and evaluation of structures
• Submarine coating and cathodic protection
• Non-metallic coverings and treatments

Common Electrical Systems  

• Non-propulsion electronic systems, including fly-by-wire ship control, weapons launch control, navigation, sonar, instrumentation and indications
• Power distribution, electrical methods, electrical hull penetrators, and electromechanical actuation.
• Voice communications, interior communication circuits, and fiber-optic data distribution.

Common Mechanical/Piping Systems

• Valves, actuators, main condensers/heat exchangers, pipe and machinery fabrication and welding
• Weapons and countermeasure launching, steering and diving, hatch operability, masts and antennas, shaft and propulsion, hydraulics, and compressed air.

Overhaul and Repair Engineering operates in a collaborative and fast paced manner to ensure safety, stealth, maneuverability, and habitability of a submarine are maintained to the highest level.  Engineers interface consistently with other Electric Boat departments including scheduling, quality assurance, material sourcing, contracts, cost engineering, system testing, operations skilled trades, and project management as well as U.S. Navy submariners.

 

Overhaul and Repair Engineering responsibilities:

• Planning of submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization work through the development of clear and concise procedures contained in technical work documents. This includes interpretation of shipbuilding specifications, military specifications and standards, maintenance requirements, construction drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Providing in-person proactive support to shipyard execution efforts onboard submarines and throughout the shipyard.
• Hands-on troubleshooting to provide timely technical resolutions for execution roadblocks.   
• Collaborating with D474 system engineers as well as interfacing departments to ensure compliance with Shipyard and U.S. Navy procedures.
• Evaluating technical rationale to support the approval of non-conforming conditions.
• Supporting test and certification of systems impacted by the technical work documents. 
• Assisting with off-site projects at various Electric Boat and U.S. Navy facilities.
• Developing an understanding of specific non-nuclear areas and systems of a submarine identified in the technical work documents.

 

*On the job training as well as training under more experienced engineers or subject matter experts will be provided.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering 
• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• A strong ability to solve technical problems.
• Aptitude for learning and applying technical requirements.
• The ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel and support extended off-site assignments as needed.
• Candidates must be willing and physically able to