GDBIW’s Life Cycle Engineering Department supports the design, integration, and installation of modernized systems and equipment on in-service Navy surface combatants.

This position is part of the DDG 1000 Planning Yard Engineering team, and provides functional Mechanical Engineering analysis and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) support for DDG 1000 Class Destroyers.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing functional mechanical engineering analysis for installation of shipalts onto DDG 1000 class ships.
• Supporting update of associated databases and calculations, and configuration management of changes to piping and HVAC systems since new construction, for DDG 1000 distributive systems.
• Specifying new functional designs and design changes in support of Navy contracts, Ship Upgrades (SCDs) and special studies for DDG 1000 class ships.
• Working with customers (Navy, Installing Activities, Procurement, Contracts, Detail Design, and On-Site Design Representatives) to resolve technical issues, recommend changes and maintain appropriate communications.
• Some travel to ships’ Home Ports may be required.
• Working with customers to resolve technical issues, recommend changes, and maintain appropriate communications.
• Providing technical leadership for development of detail design products.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering required.
• Engineer I: 0-1 years' experience
• Engineer II: 1-3 years' experience required
• Engineer III: 3+ years' experience required

Engineer I: 0-1 years' experience 

Engineer II: 1-3 years' experience required

Engineer III: 3+ years' experience required

• Familiarity with shipboard or commercial pipe and vent systems desired.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to organize, plan, and execute projects.

• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail with proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• WINDOWS and WINDOWS software operating skills required.

• Microsoft Excel and Word skills required, proficiency in Access desirable.

• CAD (AutoCAD, Catia) skills desirable.

• This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance.  You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.  For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)