Electrical Systems Engineer

Electrical Systems EngineerDepartment 482 Electrical Systems is looking for highly motivated engineers to oversee the development and integration of multiple VIRGINIA Class submarine electrical/electronic systems: camera and light system, hydraulic indication and control systems, communications system, and secondary propulsion system.Department 482 Electrical Systems Engineers will interface with:Electric Boat organizations:Other electrical system engineers (Electrical, Combat Weapons, and Waterfront Engineering) and designers for power distribution, instrumentation, monitoring and control systems, and communicationsOther engineering and design disciplines (Fluid systems, Structural, Mechanical, EMC, Shock/Vibe, Ventilation and Arrangements)Shipyard trade organizationsProgram officeProcurementPlanningExternal organizations:VendorsSupervisor of Shipbuilding Groton (SOSG)Various Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) organizations and their subcontractorsThis work involves:Developing written correspondence, technical papers and presentationsSystem/component development, plans, and schedulesHardware, software and interface requirement specificationsDevelop/review of procurement specifications and subcontractor statements of work to ensure requirement traceability to ship and system requirementsSelecting components and cables for use within system or parts within componentSupport 3D product model development, review, approval and product issue through each of the Concept, Arrangement and Detail Design activitiesReview of associated design products (examples include but not limited to: Assembly & Detail Drawings (A&D), Cabling Diagrams (CADs), Wiring Tables (WT), Schematic Wiring Diagrams (SWD), cable routing)Review test procedures and reportsReview and develop system/component technical manuals, ship system manuals and operating instructionsIdentification and management of system/component risksManaging part obsolescence / lifecycleOccasional travel will be required for this position.Knowledge of Microsoft Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Visio is needed to support this work.Majority of the job is electrical system engineering: reading requirements, writing requirements, reviewing test procedures, reviewing technical drawings, etc.; minimal software coding and engineering calculationsResponsibilitiesDepartment 482 Electrical Systems Engineers are expected to be:Highly motivated and initiative: Taking ownership of work, working independently, ability to multi-task and maintain organization, doing what is needed without being asked, following throughAble to perform project management: developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets; strategic planning and results orientation; identify and mitigate project risksCollegiality: building productive relationships with interfacing organizations, approachable and team oriented, positive work environment, ability to pursue new points of contactAble to communicate: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed upwards and outwards. Ability to take detailed notes to preserve knowledge transfer.Able to perform Problem-solving/engineering judgements: ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutionsQuality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and procedures while having the ability to make engineering judgements. Ability to understand, adhere to, and recall necessary system requirements derived from multiple sources.Technical reading and writing skillsQualificationsRequired:Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with electrical experience5+ years of post-graduate engineering experienceMust have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft ExcelAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of DefensePreferred:System or component developmentCabling experienceTeamcenter / NXProject management and systems engineeringConfiguration managementGeneral understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), not how to program itKnowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft OneNoteExhibits Rickover Principles