The D342 Base Materials Technology group at General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recently established organization which focuses on the integration of base material technologies into the submarine industrial base. The group is involved in technology identification, research and development, testing and evaluation, and implementation. The main technology focus of the group currently is metal additive manufacturing (AM), specifically laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and wire arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED) processes. Other technological areas of focus include powder metallurgy hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP), laser ablation, and cold spray. Engineers can expect a diverse range of cross-functional initiatives that offer unique exposure to multiple areas of the business and senior level personnel at Electric Boat and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Responsibilities of Engineers in the D342 Base Material Technology group may include but are not limited to:
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
