Engineer Senior - Bangor, WA

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 705

Department 705 is an integral part of Electric Boat's Planning Yard businesses. With this business, Electric Boat supports mission-ready submarines assigned to the Pacific Northwest through engineering, integrated logistics support, and configuration management. Additionally, D705 is responsible for the management and execution of design and build projects for submarine support facilities and equipment for the principal Navy commands at Bangor, WA, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Kings Bay, GA.

A multi-discipline group comprised of mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, D705 Engineering operates in a collaborative, dynamic, team-oriented manner. Using a design-build approach, D705 interfaces with Operations, Design, Planning Yard, Test, and Program Office personnel to arrive at innovative solutions to difficult problems. Additionally, interaction with the United States Navy customer is typical, including the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command, and submarine crews.

Tasking will also include the development of support equipment for current and future classes of submarines. These tasks will include oversight, calculations, drawing development, collaborative interface with the various customers, as well as working with vendors up to and including manufacturing.

Tasks required of the D705 engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

Development of Selected Record Drawings for all submarine alterations.
• Interpretation and translation of shipbuilding specifications, maintenance requirements, and contractual requirements.
• Deck-plate support and resolution of emergent issues.
• Development of technical rationale to support approval of nonconforming conditions.
• Collaboration with engineers of other disciplines, including mechanical and structural.

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, computer, or systems engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Active DoD secret or Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

• Prior experience related to USN ship maintenance and/or modernization

• A strong foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts, including the relationship between electrical systems/components and interfacing non-electrical constructs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An aptitude for problem resolution and facing new challenges.
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• A capability to work against deadlines or prioritize work assignments accordingly.
• Candidates must be willing and physically able to climb steep stairs and ladders, ascend/descend scaffolding, and access confined spaces within a submarine.

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth - Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
• Stability & Expansion - We're growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
• Inclusive Culture - Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
• Impactful Work - Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy's mission