General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

Job Description

Become a part of the "Bath-Built is Best-Built" tradition. Bath Iron Works is seeking someone who enjoys a dynamic high-energy, high-impact environment to join its waterfront structural engineering team.

In this unique role you'll provide on-site structural engineering support of hull (ships) structure that is part of some of the most complex warships built in the world.

The role's core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Integrated Process Team, Design Liaison and deck plate personnel to resolve deck-plate (on-site) issues.
• Assess DDG51 Class primary and secondary ship structures, including foundations and hull outfit componentry, to ensure compliance with structural requirements.
• Perform Structural Analysis on DDG51 Class hull structure, equipment foundations and outfitting, utilizing Finite Element Analysis methods as well as traditional hand calculation techniques involving the application of Naval shipbuilding standards and requirements. These load cases include primary hull girder analysis techniques on primary ship structure as well as other more traditional assessments from environmental, dead, live and operational load cases for other shipboard componentry.
• Perform assessment on pipe hanger and electrical cable supports, ensuring compliance with internal guidance documents.
• Perform analysis for predictions of structural vibration to ensure ship components are free from excessive vibration during trials.
• Assess temporary structural openings for personnel and component load-out access.
• Assess other deck-plate and facility requests for special jigs, fixtures and other temporary structures.
• Participate in or lead technical interchanges on issues with customers such as U. S. Navy (NAVSEA and Supervisor of Shipbuilding), or others as required.
• Assist BIW Procurement with material issues.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• BS (Required) or MS Degree (Preferred) in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with structural focus. BS in MET with appropriate classes also considered.

Required/Preferred Experience

Engineer I: 0-1 year of experience preferred

Engineer II: Minimum 1 year applicable experience required

• Finite Element analysis exposure required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills required.

Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance required.

• 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)