Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Design Evaluation, DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, Editing, Electricity, Electronics, Engineering, Establish Priorities, Leading Edge Technology, Logistics, Maintenance - Electrical, Microsoft Office, Nuclear Power, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Documentation, Propulsion, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, United States Navy (USN), Vehicle Fleets, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Groton, Connecticut
POSTED
15 days ago
Overview:
There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.
About Department 403 - Technical Services The Life Cycle Support directorate is responsible for the development and maintenance of all submarine logistics products, including modernization and fleet support of submarines. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability. As part of this directorate, Department 403 – Technical Services provides writing, editing, logistics, and production services in the development and maintenance of logistic technical data (LTD), including ship systems manuals and component technical manuals for OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, SSGN, and COLUMBIA.
Role Overview
The D403 Systems Engineer brings extensive systems engineering expertise to provide technical guidance and oversight of new and modified written technical products. These products include ship systems manuals, component technical manuals, steam and electric plant manuals, maintenance and alteration documents. They will ensure the quality of interactive electronic technical manuals guarantee that products are prepared in accordance with published procedures and processes. The ability to direct others to accomplish tasks is required to be successful in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Regularly interface with various EB Engineering disciplines, shipyard organizations, vendors and the Navy customer to resolve or better understand technical and programmatic issues
Attend kickoff meetings, evaluate designs, and provide department man-hour estimates for manual updates or other products as appropriate
Work with supervision to determine priorities,develop schedules, and manage work load
Recommend and implement process improvement, as appropriate
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's of Science Degree or higher in Engineering or have completed Nuclear Power School
Served submarine qualified (SS) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) or above OR Served submarine qualified (SS) Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) or above
5+ years of engineering experience related to operating, maintaining, or documenting submarine ship systems and the use of operating procedures
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred
Successful completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Completion of a submarine department head tour or a submarine Engineering. Department Master Chief(EDMC) tour
Experience with operation and maintenance of non-propulsion electronics system (NPES) equipment is desired
Experience with operation and maintenance of submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems (trim system, high pressure air system, electrical distribution system, etc.)
A technical background in submarine systems and components and/or submarine operational experience
Experience working with special emphasis programs (DSS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Fly-by-Wire) requirements
Experience working with submarine Logistics Technical Data (Ship System Manual, Technical Manuals, etc.)
Active SECRET security clearance
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
Microsoft Office computer skills
Why Join Us
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