Experienced Structural Engineer

Solid Mechanics Engineer

The Solid Mechanics department of Electric Boat is recognized among the Navy Community for its structural analysis expertise and its ability to deliver innovative, practical solutions to the most challenging problems.

Senior/Experienced Engineers in Solid Mechanics leverage their deep knowledge of engineering mechanics, advanced computational simulation (finite element analysis) methods, material sciences, and solid dynamics to solve a wide variety of complex structural-mechanical problems. They play a key role in driving practical design solutions, leading risk assessments, and influencing manufacturing processes.

Experienced engineers are expected to:

• Apply and interpret Navy and industry methods and criteria while also developing and validating customized analysis approaches and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical leadership in the oversight of physical testing programs and in resolving complex construction and fabrication issues across all aspects of Electric Boat's submarine business.
• Mentor and guide early-career engineers, promoting best practices in structural analysis and engineering judgment.
• Author and review high-impact technical reports, presentations, and formal correspondence that inform decisions across engineering, design, testing, and fabrication teams.
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams within Electric Boat, as well as engage with subject matter experts across the Navy, industry, and academia, to ensure robust, forward-looking solutions.

This role is suited for engineers with significant professional experience who are eager to contribute their expertise, influence key engineering outcomes, and shape the technical direction of projects critical to national defense.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (structures), Mechanical, or Aerospace (structures) engineering.
• Candidate must have job experience using Finite Element Modeling and Analysis software
• 5+ years of engineering experience in structural analysis, solid mechanics or fields such as mechanical, civil or aerospace

Preferred:

• A Master's degree in Civil (structures), Mechanical, or Aerospace (structures) engineering.
• Previous experience with shock design/analysis of structural-mechanical systems on submarine, or other naval vessels

Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively on teams and independently
• Highly motivated
• Leadership and mentoring
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal
• Critical thinking and decision making