Engineer Electrical 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•$89,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 2 will work in the Systems and Integration group in Department E50 at Newport News Shipbuilding. The department supports the GERALD R. FORD Class Aircraft Carrier and serves as the design agent for the propulsion plant. The role researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks, and designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. The incumbent will design and manage Regulating Valve Controllers and Gate Valve Actuator Controllers on Ford-class ships, and provide assistance with RC Door Actuators and the Pressurizer Heater system. As design agent for this equipment, the selected candidate is expected to become a subject matter expert on the components and associated systems. The role involves regular communication with the Navy, department leads, Supply Chain, vendors, NNL, engineers and designers across departments, the waterfront, and NAVSEA. Communications may take place by email, phone, and in-person meetings, and may be formally documented through letters, memos, and other methods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Two years of relevant exempt experience with a bachelor's degree, or zero years of relevant professional experience with a master's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy or DoD programs, preferably the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, including interfacing with NAVSEA and its prime contractors, equipment suppliers, shipyard trades, and engineering teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting.
Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement.
Conceptual design knowledge of valve controllers.
Basic engineering project management skills.
Ability to proactively identify and resolve technical design issues.
Familiarity with IEEE standards.
Experience with PLC programming and embedded systems software.
Ability to read, analyze, and design electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
Design and manage Regulating Valve Controllers and Gate Valve Actuator Controllers on Ford-class ships.
Provide assistance with RC Door Actuators and the Pressurizer Heater system.
Develop subject-matter expertise in assigned equipment and its associated systems.
Communicate with the Navy, department leads, Supply Chain, vendors, NNL, engineers and designers across departments, the waterfront, and NAVSEA.
Document communications formally using letters, memos, and other methods.