Engineer Sr - Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard

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.

Role Overview

The purpose of this position is to support PHNSY CNO/FMB Virginia Class availabilities as the Planning Yard On-Site Representative. D708 is responsible for supporting Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) with engineering reviews, material acquisition assistance, planning and logistics support.

This is a full-time role that supports Navy-commissioned submarines during CNO and other maintenance availabilities.

The ideal candidate must be highly organized, and customer focused. The candidate will function as a project/systems engineer, overseeing all aspects of Electric Boat's project support for selected CNO/IMF availabilities. The selected candidate must be able to communicate effectively within the organization, as well as with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Navy shipyard personnel, and local Electric Boat coworkers.

The position is located at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Honolulu, Hawaii. Candidates are expected to research and evaluate whether this relocation aligns with their desired lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Shipyard, Squadron, SHAPEC and AIT personnel at PHNSY with respect to VIRGINIA Class design products (drawings, ERs, DFSs, LARs, ShipAlts).
• Provide technical assistance to resolve issues understanding the contents of these VIRGINIA Class design products.
• Provide documents (up to and including U-NNPI) to them if they do not have access to ATIS or CITIS. OSRs do not have Technical authority.
• Facilitate and coordinate training on VIRGINIA Class systems, components, and Block (flight)changes.
• Maintain situational awareness of PHNSY, Squadron, and Project by attending daily Project and Repair Office meetings.
• Facilitate/provide PHNSY and Squadron with support by reaching back for system and component EB SME support. This may result in support either by teleconference or SME onsite support.
• Expedite LAR responses from VAPY or other assigned EB design groups (waterfront, NPES,Ship Control, etc.) OSRs do not have authority to respond to LARs, disposition ERs, or other TVD.
• Review draft LARs in-process with Shipyard, assist to ensure content is comprehensive, and to prevent release of unnecessary ones.
• Provide support to PHNSY for questions and requests for material via EB Industrial Sales, OMNIBUS, or via CANAB with the VIRGINIA Class Program Office. Provide VIRGINIA Class EB stock material through streamlined cost-plus contracts.
• Inventory EB provided shipalt material kits with PHNSY Project PMM /PEPM.
• Assist PHNSY to obtain test material/equipment or fixtures from EB in Groton.
• Perform ship checks for EB VAPY, design and sustainment groups, to support shipalt development and class design changes.
• Accept/acknowledge completion reports from ships, Squadron and AITs and report to VIRGINIA Class Configuration Data Manager (CDM) as necessary.
• Facilitate the collection of SRD markups on VACL hulls that have received Shipalts or A&I, and communicate changes to the Planning yard.
• Provide support to EB personnel preparing to visit PHNSY regarding passes and visit requests.
• Maintain a positive service approach toward the customer(s)
• Perform other tasks as required.

Note: This role requires approximately 10% travel.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
• 5 years of engineering experience post graduation
• Flexibility of schedule; willingness to work occasional odd hours
• Experience in interpreting technical drawings
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance through the DoD
• This position is located on Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Honolulu, Hawaii. Candidates should do adequate research to understand if this move will fit their desired lifestyle.

Preferred

• Experience working in a program office or engineering office
• A strong background and experience interacting with EB technical and administrative departments such as Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Legal, and Accounting
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Previous experience working in Naval Shipyard environment
• Experience with EB Programs and Projects

Skills

• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills as well as the demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and integrate a wide range of personnel within EB and outside of the company.
• Advanced MS skills; PowerPoint, PowerBI, & Excel: including pivot charts/tables.
• Must be able to understand and translate business needs into system requirements
• Must be confident in communicating and working with upper levels of Naval management and personnel.
  NAVSEA, PMS392, COMSUBPAC.
• Must be reliable, possess a strong team orientation, be customer focused, and have a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to coordinate high-level internal and external customer meetings including invites, reservation of proper conference rooms, set up, supporting documents, graphic requirements, operating presentation equipment with efficiency
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated self-starter and be able to work in a "small business style environment"
• Must be able to function independently, within a team environment, and effectively communicate progress on EB actions.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations
• Must be willing to accept non-conflicting duties that may be assigned outside routine activities to level load personnel
• Familiarity with VACL submarine maintenance process.
• Must have the ability to understand submarine logistics products (i.e., eLARs, eDFSs, ShipAlts, etc), and special emphasis programs (SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, Fly-By-Wire).
• Familiar with AWPs, TGIs, material procurement and certification process and procedures

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

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet