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General Dynamics Electric Boat Departments

Ship Systems Engineering
Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering

This department is responsible for several fluid systems on multiple classes of nuclear submarines and
aircraft carriers. These include air systems, hydraulic systems, ventilation and thermal management systems
for VIRGINIA, SEAWOLF and OHIO submarine classes and CVN21 (aircraft carriers). Also, some
submarine mechanical systems (steering/diving and anchor handling) are under the cognizance of this
department. These systems are all essential to the functionality of submarines designed, built and
supported by Electric Boat Corporation. Technical work includes engineering calculations (e. g. pressure
drop, flow analyses, heat loads, reports, stress analysis of fittings), piping system design, material and
equipment selection, arrangement studies, problem resolution and design improvements. System engineers
are responsible for integrating the system within the ship, development of the operating instructions, test
forms, maintenance procedures and provisioning for fleet support. Also, project management duties (e. g.
budgeting, scheduling, technical integration with other projects) and liaison with the customer, ship’s force
and other contractors will be required. Engineers in this department are required to provide support onboard
submarines under construction and in the fleet. Some travel may be necessary. A Bachelor of
Science degree in mechanical, aerospace or marine engineering and good oral and written communication
skills are prerequisites for engineers in this department.

Dept. 414: Propulsion Plant Fluid System
Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering

The Propulsion Plant Fluids Systems department is responsible for reactor plant fluid systems on all
submarine classes and steam plant fluid systems on VIRGINIA, SEAWOLF and OHIO Class Submarines.
Department 414 provides design and planning yard support for new construction and testing activities at
EB (Groton and Quonset Point facilities) and Northrop Grumman Newport News and provides consulting
services and alteration products for commissioned submarines and training prototypes. Engineers routinely
perform research in all facets of engineering to develop innovative solutions to solve technical problems,
perform pressure drop calculations and fluid flow analyses, develop technical work documents and test
procedures, revise provisioning and preventative maintenance documents, develop technical manual
changes and incorporate advanced technologies into the propulsion plant. Using a design build approach
and working in a team environment, engineers interface with designers, component and system engineers,
operations, planning and testing organizations within the shipyard and our Navy customer. System
engineers are responsible for developing and submitting technical recommendations to KAPL and
NAVSEA for approval. Opportunities exist for engineers with a BS or MS in mechanical or marine
engineering. Above average written and verbal communication skills are required. An experienced mentor
will be assigned to each engineer and on the job training will be required.

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