OverviewR&P is looking for an innovative and hard-working marine electrical power and propulsion engineer who wants to join our team. We are a small-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. We need a junior Electrical Power and Propulsion engineer ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment. This engineer will provide key engineering and technical support functions to the design efforts of the latest U.S. Navy surface combatant ship. Engineering services will be provided in and around the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Philadelphia. A hybrid/remote work schedule can be acceptable during certain design phases.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering, electrical power, and propulsion systems acumen and skills to the NSWC PD Advanced Power Systems Division.
- Support the design and development of the Integrated Power System (IP) concept of operations, define system lifecycle requirements and acceptance criteria, and relay dependencies across ship system requirements.
- Provide engineering solutions, solve complex technical issues, answer ship design and technical team inquiries.
- Provide on-site collaboration and engagement within the Advanced Power Systems Division of NSWC PD.
- Support and continuously meet with NSWC PD clients and the overall design team.
- Participate in technical working groups such as the IPS Working Group (WG), Auxiliary/Deck WGs, and HME Controls WGs.
- Effectively communicate complex marine engineering design architectures, system dependencies, trades, and design decisions.
- Perform systems engineering, trade space management and exploration, design decisions, and configuration management of marine engineering datasets.
- Provide cross-program support and design integration across established IPTs such as IPS, Auxiliary, Survivability, and Affordability teams.
- Perform calculations, apply electrical and marine engineering principles, and conduct quality assurance reviews of US Navy Ship and ship system design artifacts.
- Communicate directly with clients and stakeholders to effectively convey technical principles and design status.
- Record action items, track meeting minutes, and manage meeting invites.
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship and Secret DoD Security Clearance.
- Education: B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related Marine Engineering field.
- Experience: 2+ years in electrical engineering or marine engineering or ship design on Navy or Maritime programs.
- Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and proficiency in standard electrical system design and analysis.
- Software Proficiency: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Communication: Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills. Team Building skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with shipboard medium and low voltage power systems, and power conversion.
- Multi-disciplinary ship and ship system design knowledge and Integrated Product Team (IPT) experience.
- Software Proficiency: CAD, AutoCAD, Rhino, ETAP, and other electrical modeling software.
- MIL Standards Knowledge: Understanding of MIL standards and specifications is a plus.
Salary
R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
