Research and Development Engineer

Hepburn and Sons, LLC • Manassas, VA

2h

About The Position

As a Research and Development Engineer at Hepburn and Sons LLC, you will be joining innovators to lead technology development, grow our engineering capabilities, and support our customers in the Defense industry – integrating technology for our warfighter capabilities. You will be welcomed into a group with diverse expertise and engineering backgrounds that are dedicated to mentor and support our entire work staff at all levels.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Physics
• Experience in one of the following and preferred familiarity with the remaining: power systems, power electronics, sensors, advanced manufacturing, functional materials for electrical systems, or model-based systems engineering
• 5 or more years of engineering experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one)
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
• Documented experience and demonstrable skills should be within the electromagnetic and electrostatic domains.
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software

Nice To Haves

• MS degree preferred
• Writing experience with white papers, publications, and/or proposals
• Experience with R&D engineering and technology development

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of electrical and electromagnetic effects on military ships
• Develop and integrate models of naval vessels and maritime systems, working alongside other prestigious industry teammates
• Support designs of power and energy survivability systems on military ships
• Assist in the development of test events and test strategy of military equipment in the lab and in the field, provide analysis of test results
• Develop Modeling and simulation approaches to enhance testing event, enhance test strategies and de-risk maritime electric system vulnerabilities. Among others, these are technologies you will have opportunity to model: Navigation system, Electrical power distribution, Ship combat systems
• Engage in digital engineering, modeling and simulation (M&S) including various software platforms and a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach for acceleration and continuity of systems engineering design
• Verify and validate technologies against military performance requirements and standards to support military concept of operations (CONOPS)
• Perform technology demonstrations, qualification programs, requirements development, system design integration, design space exploration or analysis of alternatives studies
• Participate and present at conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior