About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking an early-career Engineer – Sustainment to join a Life Cycle Engineering / Design-Build-Sustain (DBS) team supporting VIRGINIA Class and SSN(X) submarine sustainment programs in Groton, CT. This role advocates for post‑delivery maintenance needs during concept and detail design using 3D Teamcenter models, with the goal of maximizing operational availability and reducing total ownership cost for the U.S. Navy.

• Location: Groton, CT (on-site)
• Employment type: Full time
• Estimated pay: $133,252 per year (estimated)
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

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Key responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of ship specifications and maintenance resources (Class Maintenance Plan, PMS Viewer, OARS/3M).
• Support VIRGINIA and SSN(X) sustainment projects and assist task leads to deliver project work.
• Perform entry-level assessments of ship systems and components for maintainability, accessibility, reliability, and lifting/handling considerations.
• Support life-cycle cost analyses and contribute to trade studies that influence design decisions.
• Learn and use NX Teamcenter to review 3D models during major area team reviews and working-level design meetings.
• Participate in shipyard industrial area walkthroughs and periodic hull observations to raise deck-plate awareness.
• Engage in structured training with technical leads to understand ship operations underway, in-port, and during dry-docking.

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Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Engineering.
• 0–5 years of post‑graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organized work habits.
• Open-minded, willing to learn, think critically, and advocate for maintenance stakeholders.

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Preferred qualifications

• Background or coursework in Mechanical, Ocean, Structural, Electrical, Materials, or Systems Engineering.
• Entry‑level familiarity with specification requirements, maintainability principles, failure history research, and interpreting drawings/diagrams.
• Exposure to NX Teamcenter or similar PLM/3D modeling tools (helpful but not required).

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Why join (what we offer)

• Work that directly supports national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission.
• Competitive pay & benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
• Development-focused environment with training, mentorship, and clear paths for advancement.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and community engagement.
• Stability and growth — expanding programs and hiring across facilities.

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How we recruit (third-party notice & fairness)

Careertakes uses best practices from third‑party recruiting: clear job requirements, screening for role fit and eligibility (including clearance), and consistent candidate communications. Applicants may receive matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform. All final hiring decisions are made by people at our client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.