Electrical Systems Engineer- Philadelphia, PA (Secret)-(OCONUS Travel)
About The Position
Noblis is hiring an Electrical Systems Engineer to provide engineering, technical, logistics, and obsolescence support for U.S. Navy ships and vessels. The work supports Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) propulsion systems for in-service and new-construction U.S. Navy surface ships, as well as related equipment. Noblis MSD supports NAVSEA and NSWCPD in research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service and fleet engineering, cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings. The role is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with approximately 20–30% travel. Typical destinations include Yokosuka, Japan; Rota, Spain; Bahrain; and Pearl Harbor. Planned trips generally last two to three weeks, with shorter emergent trips also possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering degrees are preferred, while other engineering degrees may be considered based on experience.
- At least 3 years of professional experience.
- Experience with software testing and hardware troubleshooting.
- Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position.
- Ability to travel 20–30% of the time.
- Must meet the physical requirements for work in naval industrial environments, including extended standing and walking on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces; climbing ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools or equipment; working in confined spaces; operating tools and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly; and repeatedly bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead.
- Must have adequate vision to read technical manuals, identify color-coded systems, and detect hazards, and sufficient hearing to perceive warnings, alarms, and communications in noisy environments, with or without hearing protection.
- Must be able to work in varied environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, high humidity, sunlight, and weather exposure; work extended shifts; maintain balance on moving vessels; and respond quickly to emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with industrial control systems.
- Desire and ability to mentor junior personnel in systems engineering fundamentals, troubleshooting, and shipboard installation and maintenance practices.
- Ability to provide technical recommendations on workflows, engineering methodologies, and process efficiencies.
- Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams.
- Proficiency using test tools associated with industrial control systems.
- Proficiency using diagnostic tools associated with industrial control system troubleshooting.
- Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting tools.
- Basic technical writing ability.
- Self-motivation and ability to complete tasks efficiently.
- Ability to communicate effectively within an integrated team environment.
- Experience upgrading hardware platforms of legacy embedded systems.
- Experience with Versa Module Eurocard (VME) systems.
- Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP.
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide design support for integrating equipment in industrial and shipboard environments.
- Provide technical input to the design of future MCS systems.
- Develop, derive, and refine system and software requirements for future fielded systems.
- Troubleshoot complex problems with fielded systems.
- Review technical documentation related to fielded and future systems.
- Provide test support at a Land Based Engineering Site (LBES).
- Provide shipboard software and hardware installation support to fleet ships.
- Develop test procedures to exercise requirements of fielded and future systems.
- Design, develop, test, install, and maintain MCS software and supporting software products.
- Identify and document software- and system-related problems.
- Resolve software problems through debugging, research, and investigation.
- Write, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals and product specifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
