Electrical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal

Electric Boats$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or similar
  • 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience
  • Experience with data acquisition systems or sensors preferred
  • Familiarity with National Instruments products like cDAQ preferred
  • Experience in designing electrical components or circuit boards preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop data acquisition systems per internal design specifications
  • Create engineering sketches for system installation and testing
  • Participate in validation and verification of acquisition systems
  • Coordinate system implementation for COLUMBIA-Class testing
  • Collaborate with in-house technicians for product build and testing
  • Support shipboard operations as COLUMBIA-Class test program ramps up

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements including some remote work options
  • Opportunities for personal growth and learning within the organization
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that shape future systems
  • Experience working in both office and shipyard environments
  • Possibility of over-time and varying work shifts as needed
Full Job Description
Overview

D451 Instrumentation is looking for an engineer to join our VIRGINIA- and COLUMBIA-Class data acquisition hardware team. Responsibilities include the development of data acquisition systems based on test form and internal system design specification requirements, creating engineering sketches to guide system installation and test execution, and participating in validation and verification efforts for the acquisition systems. You will work directly with a dedicated team of in-house technicians to build and test the products. Responsibilities include coordinating implementation and use of these systems shipboard as the COLUMBIA-Class test program ramps up as well as for the VIRGINIA-Class test program. This position provides the unique opportunity to personally design and build the systems you will come to rely on in the future!

 

The successful candidate must communicate effectively and work within a high performing, multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a personal desire to learn, grow, and excel within the organization.

 

The occasional need for off-shift overtime and watchbill support is required with this position.

 

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a similar field
  • 5+ years of post-graduate Engineering experience

Preferred:

  • Experience working with data acquisition systems or sensors
  • Experience working with National Instruments products (e.g. cDAQ)
  • Experience designing electrical components and/or circuit boards
  • Experience with qualifying new or modified products to ensure they function properly and meet specification
Skills
  • Effective communicator
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work well in a team setting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be willing and able to work in both an office environment and a shipboard/shipyard environment
Physical QualificationsClimbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet

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