COLUMBIA Class Propulsion Systems Shafting Components Engineer in Groton, Connecticut at Electric Boat

COLUMBIA Class Propulsion Systems Shafting Components Engineer

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17419
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

COLUMBIA Class Propulsion Systems – Shafting Components - is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic entry level engineer to lead procurement, design, test, analysis, and manufacture efforts for COLUMBIA Class propulsion shafting components. Major components include, Low Speed Coupling (LSC), Main Thrust Bearing (MTB), Main Shaft Brake, Lock and Turning Gear (BLTG), Main Shaft Seal (MSS) system, and main propulsion shaft and waterborne bearings. The D489 shafting teams’ responsibilities include specification development, component design, qualification testing, analysis, design disclosures and component shipboard integration. In addition, the team works with several suppliers to manage component development and provide technical and programmatic support throughout component design, manufacture, test, and delivery.

Job duties

Perform engineering calculations in support of component design disclosuresGenerate/review engineering drawings and installation proceduresInterface with internal Electric Boat support groupsPreparation of technical correspondence between Electric Boat and suppliers/customerReview of supplier technical and programmatic submittalsStrong understanding of component and ship specificationsSupport testing and troubleshooting for components under testFrequent interaction with NAVSEA PMS 397, 05, 08 Customer

Ideal candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow close communication of technical issues with nuclear NAVY customers, Suppliers and Electric Boat
management.

Frequent travel may be required (20%)

Responsibilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering0 to 4 years of post-graduate engineering experienceMust be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense

Preferred

Experience in propulsion shafting designKnowledge of Electric Boat procedures and policies regarding engineering disclosure developmentActive DOD Secret Clearance or higher