D489 MAIN PROPULSION MOTOR DRIVE (MPD) SYSTEMS ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II)

D489 MAIN PROPULSION MOTOR DRIVE

(MPD)

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

(ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II) General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Connecticut, London 50 Pequot Avenue (Show on map) May 12, 2026 D489 MAIN

PROPULSION MOTOR DRIVE

(MPD)

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

(ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II) Requisition

ID 2026-18636

Location US-CT- London Seat Location EB London Facility 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 integration of the

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Class Main Propulsion Motor Drives (MPDs). 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 MPD

team responsibilities include MPD design efforts, qualification testing, and analysis of complex systems within the component including power electronics, electromagnetics, control systems, etc. Additionally, the team has a strong focus on driving the supplier deliverables, test procedures, test reports, and design to meet all applicable requirements without deviation while identifying deficiencies in the specification to apply lessons learned to future electric propulsion plant submarine topologies. Engineers in the group will assist in MPD construction support and shipboard integration at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities and test support at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT, and the IPS Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities:

The engineer hired for this position will be expected to: Coordinate supplier MPD design and redesign efforts (Hardware and Software) Verify control system design compliance with specifications and system requirements Support testing and troubleshooting for MPDs at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT, the IPS CTF, and supplier facility Support lifecycle management activities Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and suppliers Interface with Operations and Trades at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities Enforce technical requirements on suppliers

Qualifications Requirements:

BS or MS electrical engineering degree with technical background (Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, etc.) 1 - 3 years of post-graduate relevant engineering experience Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Ability to occasionally travel to remote facilities within the United States (Philadelphia, PA; Milwaukee, WI; Washington, D.C., etc.)

Preferred:

Master's degree in electrical engineering Experience working with government customers Ability to understand macro level objectives and priorities while driving detailed level actions Multi-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems based products Experience with Military Standards Experience in variable speed motor drives, control systems, power electronics Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink Experience with model based systems engineering Skills Experience using Microsoft products Effective communicator Highly driven personality Self-Starting mentality Strong leadership skills Strong problem solver, exceptionally well organized, and detail oriented Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.