ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

3d•$99,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 3 researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. The position designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. This role is intended for the Generator group in the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard. The incumbent recommends and designs upgrades to existing control systems, applies electrical and electronic engineering principles to test and troubleshoot electromechanical systems in support of the U.S. Navy, and works with technical colleagues to analyze problems, research solutions, and develop ways to resolve issues associated with power-generation equipment. The position is with Newport News Shipbuilding, which designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and provides U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The role requires U.S. citizenship, is not eligible for telework, involves up to 10% travel, and does not require a security clearance to start. The stated salary range is $99,000 to $122,000; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Commercial or naval experience with electrical generating equipment and related support/control systems is preferred.
Cybersecurity experience or knowledge.
Familiarity with software such as MATLAB, PLECS, or Simcenter Amesim to generate physics-based models of electrical circuits and control systems.
Experience configuring, setting up, or using Hardware-in-the-Loop and/or Controller-in-the-Loop test beds.
C+ and Assembly programming languages.
Controller design.
Obsolescence management techniques.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Recommend and design upgrades to existing control systems.
Apply electrical and electronic engineering principles to test and troubleshoot electromechanical systems in support of the U.S. Navy.
Analyze problems, research, design, and develop solutions to resolve problems associated with power-generation equipment.