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D489 MAIN PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MPC) - SYSTEMS ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II)
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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$125,308 / year median in Connecticut
+2% projected growth
Job Description
D489 MAIN PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM
(MPC) - SYSTEMS
ENGINEER
(ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II) General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Connecticut, Groton Sep 02, 2026 D489 MAIN
PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM
(MPC) - SYSTEMS
ENGINEER
(ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II) Requisition
ID 2026-19537
Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Engineering Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Overview
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Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering has an opening for an engineer to support the design, test, and system and shipboard integration of the
COLUMBIA
Class Main Propulsion Control System (MPC). This role provides the opportunity to oversee the development and integration of critical components into the revolutionary electric propulsion system for the
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Class. The
D489 MPC
team responsibilities include MPC design development/redesign efforts, qualification testing, and analysis for all systems within the component including digital signal processors (DSPs), general purpose processors, control systems, etc. Additionally, the team has a strong focus on driving the supplier schedule including oversight of design documentation, test procedures, and test reports to meet all applicable requirements while identifying deficiencies in the specification to apply lessons learned to future electric propulsion plant submarine topologies. Engineers in the group will assist in MPC construction support, shipboard integration, and test support at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities, including the IPS Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA and the Groton Shipyard.
Responsibilities:
The engineer hired for this position will be expected to: Coordinate and oversee MPC supplier design and redesign efforts (software and hardware)
Verify control system design compliance with specifications and system requirements
Troubleshoot test data/findings for MPCs at the IPS CTF and supplier facility
Implement short-term and long-term solutions to software bugs
Interface with subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior technical personnel at Electric Boat
Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, BPMI, and vendors
Interface with Operations and Trades at Electric Boat manufacturing and testing facilities
Enforce technical requirements on vendors
Support lifecycle management activities such as spares and obsolescence management
Qualifications Requirements:
BS or MS engineering degree with technical background (Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, etc.)
0 - 4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Experience using Microsoft products
Ability to occasionally travel to remote facilities within the United States (Philadelphia, PA; Milwaukee, WI; Washington, D.C., etc.)
Preferred:
MS engineering degree with technical background (Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, etc.)
Experience in control systems and digital signal processing theory and development
Experience with motor control and power electronics
Multi-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems-based products
Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink
Experience working with government customers
Ability to understand macro level objectives and priorities while driving detailed level actions
Experience with MIL Standards Skills Effective communicator
Highly driven personality
Self-starting mentality
Strong leadership skills
Strong problem solver, exceptionally well organized, and detail oriented
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