Field Electrical Engineer

MANTECH•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•$49,100 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Field Electrical Engineer for an onsite position in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role supports defense projects and involves constructing and adapting electrical components and equipment, conducting tests, compiling engineering data, and assisting with design modifications. The engineer will work with shipboard electrical systems and related equipment for the US Navy or vessels governed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). US citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in electrical system design.
At least 3 years of specific experience designing shipboard systems using Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for the US Navy or vessels governed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
At least 2 years of specific experience designing systems for Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI), as well as experience testing for EMI.
Experience with electrical systems, including power distribution, generators, and batteries.
Experience with electronics and navigation, including communications, radar, and cyber systems.
Experience with auxiliary systems, including piping, steering, HVAC, and bilge.
Knowledge of how shipyard build contracts are written and how to document design rationale.
US citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Navy Small Craft division.

Responsibilities

Construct components, subunits, and simple models; adapt standard equipment and troubleshoot or correct malfunctions.
Follow layouts and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and equipment subunits.
Conduct tests or experiments, make minor modifications to test setups or procedures, exercise judgment in measurements, operate standard test equipment, and record test data.
Extract and compile engineering data from field notes, manuals, and lab reports; process data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and select methods of presentation.
Assist with design modifications by compiling relevant data on designs, specifications, materials, and equipment components; investigate prior operational failures and modifications, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and seek clarification.