General Dynamics Electric Boat

CONFORM R&D Program Representative

New London, CT, US

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a CONFORM R&D Program Representative in New London, CT, US. Posted October 1, 2026.

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Job at a glance

Company: General Dynamics Electric Boat
Location: New London, CT, US
Workplace: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Posted: October 1, 2026
Apply by: October 1, 2027

About the job

Overview

The Concept Formulation (CONFORM) team leads EB’s concept development work, including research and development (R&D) efforts, payload integration, capability insertion studies, warfare analysis, and the SSN(X) program.

We are seeking a technically strong, analytically driven engineer who wants to join our R&D team. This role blends engineering understanding with program coordination, budget management, and long-term strategic thinking. Initial responsibilities will focus on learning EB’s R&D ecosystem and supporting portfolio tracking; with growth, this role will transition into owning portions of the internal and external R&D portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Support portfolio management of independent R&D (IR&D), university research collaborations, National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT), small business innovation research (SBIR), and/or other initiatives
Build, maintain, and align R&D portfolios, spend plans, budgets, roadmaps, and technical progress tracking
Coordinate with engineering departments to integrate technical advancements
Facilitate cross-functional technical meetings; ensure deliverables, risks, cost, and schedule are fully visible and understood
Prepare clear internal documentation, presentations, and portfolio summaries for leadership
Identify opportunities for capability insertion and future platform integration
Grow toward independently managing projects and representing R&D strategy within CONFORM
Minimal local travel expected

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
2+ years of engineering or program office experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

Experience with R&D
Experience working with different departments

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills
Interest in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to translate technical content for mixed audiences
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and track technical projects