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Engineer II - Materials
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A Metallurgical Engineer researches, tests and processes the metals used to produce industrial products. Researches products, develops metallurgical engineering processes and manages tests of materials and industrial processes.
$103,526 / year median in Connecticut
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Engineer II - Materials General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Connecticut, Groton Sep 17, 2026 Engineer II - Materials Requisition
ID 2026-20426
Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Quality Control Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Overview This position will carry out the functions and responsibilities of the metallic Materials Engineering section of Department 342. The job involves planning, coordination and liaison with other EB departments, other shipyards, vendors, and the customer, and execution of the following specific functions and responsibilities: Provide Materials Engineering input into Design and Engineering Additive Manufacturing projects, from initial concepts to final design, including material selections, materials evaluations, and technical liaison with other departments and the customer
Specification selection and interpretation
Providing technical assistance and direction to Operations in the processing of materials and fabrication of components
Adjudication of material non-conformances (e.g., defects, improper heat treatment, etc.)
Contributing metallurgical expertise to multi-disciplinary teams
Perform material failure analyses and related engineering investigations
Practical and meaningful interpretation of case reports and studies
Maintain liaison with Government and private laboratories, and industry relative to materials technology
Overall support of all Engineering departments
Qualifications Required:
BS in Materials Engineering with a concentration/interest in metallurgy or BS in Metallurgical Engineering.
2-5 years of post graduate engineering experience
Preferred:
MS in Materials Engineering with a concentration/interest in metallurgy or MS in Metallurgical Engineering.
Experience in an industrial environment, shipbuilding, or other heavy fabrication.
Experience with Additive Manufacturing processes, including direct-energy deposition and laser powder bed fusion. Skills Applicants should be familiar with Additive Manufacturing processes, mill production of metal products, casting production, heat treatment, mechanical properties of materials, mechanical property testing and metallographic techniques.
Knowledge of material specifications, standards and technical publications, including Military, Federal, ASTM, and ASM, is desirable.
The applicants must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and it is expected that the applicant is able to write technical reports and correspondences using good grammar with correct spelling and punctuation.
Applicants must be personable, interested in working as part of a team in a fast paced environment, interested in learning, willing to consult with coworkers, and comfortable in interacting directly both with hourly technicians and with upper management.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Environmental Attributes Inside Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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