The Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Conference is held annually to recognize the contributions of individuals who are innovators and trailblazers in their professional careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). For 38 years, the BEYA STEM awards have continued to provide employers throughout the country with the opportunity to voice the accomplishments of minorities in STEM.
The Modern-Day Technology Leader Award is part of BEYA’s Outstanding Achievement Award category, and recognizes bright men and women who are shaping the future of engineering, science and technology.
Electric Boat (EB) is proud to announce that Felix Pinto is one of BEYA’s 2024 Modern-Day Technology Leaders. In this brief video, Felix shares what winning this award means to him, and why this recognition is significant to him and Electric Boat.
Felix began his career at EB in 2015 as a mechanical engineer, and has consistently advanced his knowledge and expertise with increased roles and responsibilities. He is recognized as a technical leader both internally and externally, and his professionalism and work ethic has earned him a strong rapport with EB’s key customers. Felix is a key point of contact with NAVSEA, the Naval Surface Warfare Center and Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Groton. Not only is Felix sought after for his ability as a technical leader, but he is also a proactive mentor who takes on the responsibility and ownership of the development, career progression and onboarding of his assigned mentees. He is an example to newly hired engineers and provides support to ensure they feel welcomed and recognize they have an ally in him. Felix is a member of the Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.
Felix and other BEYA Outstanding Achievement Award winners will be recognized at the BEYA Technology Recognition Ceremony taking place on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD, where they will be awarded for their continuous hard work and success. General Dynamics (GD) will hold a separate ceremonial dinner on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to personally recognize winners from GD business units.
Congratulations to Felix on his extraordinary achievement!
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Application Window: August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 The MDA Apprenticeship Program is a four-year initiative designed to develop a highly skilled workforce for Electric Boat. This program provides three years of on‑the‑job training alongside qualified subject matter experts, combined with classroom instruction across various technical disciplines. Participants gain advanced skills, broaden their expertise, and...Continue reading→
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A Message From Mark Rayha: Historic Contracts/Rayha Report
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President Trump Gives Our Submarines a Shoutout at Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit
During his remarks at the Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit held on July 15 at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, President Donald Trump introduced attendee Danny Deep, president of General Dynamics. In his quick words to Danny, President Trump recognized General Dynamics for building “the greatest submarines in the world.” Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 23: Matt Olander Honored by UConn College of Engineering
In this episode of the Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha speaks with Matt Olander, senior vice president of programs and engineering, about his personal career journey and recent return to UConn’s College of Engineering as an honorary degree recipient and 2026 commencement speaker. Watch Matt’s commencement speech on the UConn College of Engineering YouTube channel.Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 22: Run to Home Base 2026
In his latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha talks with Run to Home Base co-chair Tammee Sweck and runners Amy and Greyson Stephenson about why this annual fundraiser means so much to our veterans, service members, and their families. Learn how Team General Dynamics is preparing for the July 25 event at Fenway Park...Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 21: Backstage With Chris Stapleton
In the latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha hit the road for a backstage chat with American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Stapleton. Chris is not only an extraordinary artist, but someone whose values resonate deeply with the people of Electric Boat: pride in craftsmanship, respect for hard work and a genuine love for this...Continue reading→
Happy Fourth of July
As America marks its 250th birthday, we celebrate the generations of shipbuilders whose skill and commitment have strengthened our nation, and especially thank our current generation of EB shipbuilders for all you’re doing to meet this challenging moment in history. Happy Fourth of July.
