ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$89,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 2 will work in the Systems and Integration group in Department E50, which supports the GERALD R. FORD Class Aircraft Carrier and serves as the design agent for the propulsion plant. The role is responsible for designing and managing Regulating Valve Controllers and Gate Valve Actuator Controllers on Ford-class ships, and assisting with RC Door Actuators and the Pressurizer Heater system. As the design agent for this equipment, the engineer is expected to develop subject-matter expertise in the components and systems associated with the equipment. The position researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks, and designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. The engineer regularly communicates with the Navy, department leads, Supply Chain, vendors, NNL, engineers and designers across departments, the Waterfront, and NAVSEA. Communications take place by email, phone, and in-person meetings and are formally documented through letters, memos, and other methods. This is a full-time, first-shift position based at Newport News Shipbuilding. It is not eligible for telework. Travel of up to 10% is required, and relocation assistance is available. U.S. citizenship is required; security clearance is not required to start. The anticipated base salary range is $89,000 to $110,000, with final compensation dependent on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy or DoD programs, preferably the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, including interfacing with NAVSEA and its prime contractors, equipment suppliers, shipyard trades, and engineering teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting.
Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement.
Conceptual design knowledge of valve controllers.
Basic engineering project management skills.
Ability to proactively identify and resolve technical design issues.
Familiarity with IEEE standards.
Experience with PLC programming and embedded systems software.
Ability to read, analyze, and design electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
Design and manage Regulating Valve Controllers and Gate Valve Actuator Controllers on Ford-class ships.
Provide assistance with RC Door Actuators and the Pressurizer Heater system.
Become the subject-matter expert for assigned equipment and understand its associated components and systems.
Communicate with the Navy, department leads, Supply Chain, vendors, NNL, engineers and designers across departments, the Waterfront, and NAVSEA.
Document communications through letters, memos, and other formal communication methods.