Engineer I - Mechanical (NDT) in Groton, Connecticut at Electric Boat

Electric Boat Nondestructive Test (NDT) Engineering is seeking a motivated individual to join its NDT New Technologies Team. The NDT Engineering New Technologies Team leads research & development (R&D) efforts to test and implement emerging NDT methods (e.g. Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing, Computed Radiography, etc.) for use in Electric Boat’s Quonset Point and Groton shipyards. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams – including Electric Boat’s Navy customer – to lead R&D test programs through completion. The NDT Engineering New Technologies Team serves a critical and exciting role to lead complex projects, introduce advanced technologies into submarine construction, and positively impact cost, schedule, and quality across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Identify commercially available technologies that may be tested and tailored to existing Navy shipbuilding specifications or used to develop new Navy shipbuilding specification requirements
• Integrate with existing team of approximately five (5) NDT Engineers and support existing project tasking
• Develop R&D project proposals, test plans, and schedules
• Interface with and lead cross-functional teams of Engineers, NDT Level III Examiners, and submarine construction subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Provide guidance to team-members and Electric Boat Management regarding NDT New Technology projects
• Participate in Electric Boat Senior Management briefs regarding NDT New Technology implementation strategies
• Interface with Electric Boat’s Navy customer and gain alignment on project scope, funding, testing, and shipyard implementation strategies

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to transform abstract data into actionable recommendations and plans
• Well organized
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities
• Ability to manage concurrent tasks

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science or equivalent Engineering degree
• 0-5 years of post graduate engineering experience performing MT, PT, UT, RT, or CR inspections

Preferred Requirements:

• Master of Science or Ph.D. degree with demonstrated research focus related to NDT
• 2+ years of professional experience in a related role
• Research & development experience
• Active or previous NDT Level II or III certifications
• Previous mentoring, leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in the Naval shipbuilding or regulatory market space
• Knowledge of ultrasonic, radiographic or other NDT technologies
• Experience interfacing with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)