Electrical Systems Engineer

Systems EngineerThe Integrated Power Systems Advanced Current Compensation team in Department 489 supports new technology development for the electric drive propulsion control system. The core focus of this group is component integration, development, test, and delivery. The position of a systems engineer on this team would include tasks centered around topics such as:Requirements generationSystem identification and control system tuningDigital signal processing and Real-time SoftwareTest data processing using spectral analysis toolsReview and disposition of vendor engineering productsComponent testing and troubleshootingCandidates best suited for this position will possess a passion for learning, teamwork, and being taught in the principles of electrical control systems, current control, and electric drives while assisting in the management of suppliers to deliver requirement compliant components for validation and use in the ship test program. Below is a further breakdown of responsibilities for this role:Analyzing and interpreting simulation results via MATLAB and similar tools to generate analysis reports, calculation packages, and formal recommendation letters to our customersValidating test data and results following system testDeveloping and verifying system-level and component level requirementsIntegration of electrical and control systems in accordance with Military and Industrial standards and specifications for hardware and softwareReviewing vendor technical analysis reports and Electric Boat generated reports, and review of component specifications and deliverablesTravel to the vendor facilities in Middletown, RI for test witnessing, algorithm/software design reviews, and program reviewsTravel to Philadelphia, PA to support full-scale testing of the electric drive control systemQualificationsRequired:Minimum of a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science5+ years of post-graduate engineering experienceMust be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defensePreferred:Experience with MATLAB SimulinkClasses in mechanical design of electric motors, vibrations, electric drives, digital controls, power electronicsDesign, analysis, or test of power electronic systems and electromagnetic machinesPower system design including fault analysis and protection/coordination.Experience with management of suppliers to requirementsSkillsEffective communication skills and initiativeCandidates should be self-motivated individuals with a good ability to communicate with internal and external customers and management