Electrical Engineer, Jr.

Castellum Inc•Lakehurst, NJ

About The Position

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an opening for an Electrical Engineer to join our team supporting the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and/or Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). EMALS is the aircraft launch system on Ford Class Carriers and uses electromagnetic technology to launch aircraft from the deck of naval aircraft carriers. AAG is a modular, integrated arresting gear system consisting of energy absorbers, power conditioning equipment, and digital controls. In this role, you will assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical engineering functions supporting 1000 VDC, 440 VAC, and 120 VAC power and control systems onboard aircraft carriers. You will work closely with senior engineers to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of EMALS and/or AAG systems in support of critical national defense missions. This position requires a highly adaptable and resilient individual who is willing and able to travel to challenging environments and perform duties in physically demanding and uncomfortable conditions aboard naval vessels (surface), military installations, or remote field sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
0–6 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op programs, or academic projects with strong emphasis on hands-on electrical equipment
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET U.S. Government security clearance
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

Support electrical engineering activities across EMALS and/or AAG systems including design, troubleshooting, maintenance, and system improvement efforts
Work with development, system engineering, and production teams to accurately identify, characterize, resolve, document, address, and track electrical deficiencies, including: Power factor analysis and correction Harmonic modeling and analysis Grounding analysis Short-circuit investigations Arc-flash studies
Contribute to technical presentations, electrical work products, requirements, designs, and written communications to explain technical issues to management
Create, review, and execute hardware design documentation including: Interface control drawings Assembly drawings Test procedures Other technical documents
Create, develop, review, and interpret engineering drawings of complex parts and systems
Research and develop product specifications and interface requirements
Resolve complex electrical compatibility and interface design issues assessing performance attributes and key performance parameters
Evaluate components to determine electrical performance impacts to existing designs in relation to cost, schedule, and performance
Communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions clearly and effectively
Interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans
Occasionally support in-service teams on shutdown, startup, installation, and maintenance projects