Electrical Engineer

Leidos•Newport News, VA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos | Gibbs and Cox is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support various programs. We are seeking a candidate to work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems. This position reports to the Gibbs & Cox Electrical Engineering Department Manager and interfaces with Program Managers for various contracts. This position is for our Newport News, Virginia office. The engineer will be working change orders and planning activities to support program objectives and milestones.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain a security clearance
Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government.
B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Technical proficiency in electrical engineering disciplines to provide guidance and review of products
Solid organizational and time management abilities
Proven collaborator with management, peers, and other staff members
Proven track record interacting with customers regarding both technical and programmatic issues
Flexible, resourceful, with a “figure-it-out-and-get-it-done” approach
Proficiency in standard electrical system design and analysis
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PowerPoint
Outstanding Oral, Written and Presentation Skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Shipyard Production Systems, shipboard medium and low voltage power systems, 60 Hz and 400Hz electrical plant, and Power Conversion is a plus
Proficiency in standard software e.g.: CAD, AutoCAD, and Rhino.
Proficiency in ETAP and other electrical modeling software is a plus
Knowledge of MIL Standards and Specifications is a plus
Experience with ETAP (Electrical Transient and Analysis Program) or equivalent software is a plus
U.S. Navy experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria to address technical issues identified during the design and engineering of US Navy ships, and other marine vessels
Communicating technical principles directly to client
Performing quality assurance reviews of simple analyses, calculations, and drawings
Recording and tracking action items and meeting minutes
Creating and managing meeting invites
Reviewing change proposals to ensure they meet the necessary specifications and requirements