Department 492 engineers work to advance submarine design and provide engineering support for the development, procurement, installation and test of complex mechanical systems including items such as hatches and doors, weapons/payload systems, ocean interfaces, hydraulic actuators, motors and gearboxes, linkages, and other future capability assessments. Senior level engineers mentor new engineers, provide technical oversight and fluently interface with engineers from all engineering disciplines, designers, shipbuilders, trades, suppliers, Navy Labs and NAVSEA customer personnel.