Engineer Electrical 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

16h•$89,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Electrical 2 researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. The role also designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. This position is part of the E11 Submarine Engineering – Advanced Propulsion team at Newport News Shipbuilding. It is a first-shift role, is not eligible for telework, involves travel 10%–25% of the time, and requires U.S. citizenship. Relocation assistance is available. A security clearance is not required to start. The position calls for a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and no years of relevant professional experience. The team values proficiency in MATLAB and electrical-system modeling, simulation, signal processing, controls, and dynamic-system analysis. The role may involve model-based design and Hardware-in-the-Loop systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and zero years of relevant professional experience.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Travel 10%–25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency in MATLAB, including developing, validating, and maintaining electrical engineering models and simulations.
Solid understanding of electrical system modeling, signal processing, controls, and dynamic system analysis.
Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, including setup, testing, troubleshooting, and model integration.
Working knowledge of modern programming practices and soft coding skills in languages such as C++ and Python; C, Simulink scripting, and embedded coding are optional additions.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex engineering requirements and apply them to model-based designs.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment.
Effective communication skills, including explaining technical concepts clearly to peers, management, and cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and collaborative development workflows.
Experience developing real-time models for HIL systems.
Background in embedded systems or control algorithms.
Experience with Simulink/Stateflow model development, testing, and optimization.
Understanding of power electronics, motor control, or related domains (optional depending on the team).
Ability to document modeling requirements, test procedures, and verification results clearly and accurately.
Exposure to Agile or iterative development processes.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.