Electromagnetic Signature Engineering Lead

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

5d

About The Position

The D477 Electromagnetics team is looking for a continuing professional to be the technical lead for a team of engineers in the area of underwater electromagnetics (UEM) signatures.
The successful candidate will become the technical lead for D477 Electromagnetics’ responsibilities regarding UEM signature, which includes:
Whole-ship analysis and modeling
Component and material modeling
Research of sensor systems
Supporting development of systems and methods that reduce electromagnetic signature
The successful candidate will perform the following on a day-to-day basis:
Perform electromagnetics analysis and modeling in CST Studio Suite – Opera 3d
Investigate new software/techniques for electromagnetic analysis and modeling
Perform validation testing of analyses and models
Perform research into new technologies, both hardware and software
Provide technical oversight of all tasking related to UEM signatures
Perform related tasking under Electric Boat’s Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program
Maintain/provide overall project statuses and collaborate with management to determine next steps

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance
• Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, which are necessary to function successfully in existing teamed environments.
• Candidates must possess strong mentorship, leadership, and oversight skills, which are necessary to lead a team of engineers.
• The ability to multi-task and possession of skills that permit independent functioning without significant oversight is also desired.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
• Related experience in the following areas: Electromagnetic analysis/evaluation/modeling
• Electromagnetic hands-on testing (DoD or commercial), including familiarity with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, and other general electrical test equipment
• Ship/submarine signatures

Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetics analysis and modeling in CST Studio Suite – Opera 3d
• Investigate new software/techniques for electromagnetic analysis and modeling
• Perform validation testing of analyses and models
• Perform research into new technologies, both hardware and software
• Provide technical oversight of all tasking related to UEM signatures
• Perform related tasking under Electric Boat’s Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program
• Maintain/provide overall project statuses and collaborate with management to determine next steps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees