D489 Construction Support Component Engineer (Engineer I/II)

Requisition ID

2026-18201

Location

US-PA-Philadelphia

Seat Location

EB Philadelphia Naval Shipyard

Trade

Engineering

Shift

1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Overview

Electric Boat is overseeing the construction of the Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) Motor Module for future COLUMBIA Class Submarines which will be performed at a vendor site in Philadelphia, PA. Electric Boat is also overseeing the execution of test programs for IPS components which is performed at the Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA. D489 CLB Propulsion Engineering is seeking experienced candidates to support construction of Motor Modules and periodic support of test programs of production and pre-production IPS components in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

The selected candidate will provide design and deck plate support for main propulsion system (MPS) equipment (e.g., main propulsion controls and ACC subcomponent, main propulsion motor drives, and main propulsion switchboards) during follow-on motor module construction. The candidate will also provide deck plate support of MPS pre-production equipment and MPS components during follow-on motor module test programs (MMTPs) and inter module test programs on an as needed basis.

The position will be a permanent role onsite in Philadelphia, PA reporting to the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard located 4 miles from Center City. The candidate is expected to complete a 3 to 6 mo. training rotation in New London, CT with the respective component group(s) prior to permanent transfer down to Philadelphia, PA. Internal transfers (New London/Groton/Quonset Point) will be offered a relocation package which includes a moving package and a 15% site differential bonus applied to the hire's base salary at the completion of their training rotation. The position is expected to support 16/5 up to 24/7 construction and testing as required with 2nd / 3rd shift differentials applied per policy when assigned. This position also receives straight time compensation for additional hours worked in accordance with policy.

This role has one opening assigned to each shift.

The selected candidate will be required to collaborate with IPS cognizant component groups to troubleshoot more complicated issues as they arise.

Additional responsibilities include:

Perform surveillances of work being performed under area of cognizance

Act as a primary Electric Boat contact for on-site IPS component suppliers

Support development of IPS cognizant component group engineering directions

Support other locations with issue resolution of COLUMBIA specific equipment

Support construction activities and shipboard integration at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities

Gather data / information to support development of COLUMBIA IPS design and documentation improvements

Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and vendors

Support IPS test programs as applicable

Qualifications

Required:

Preferred:

Skills

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