ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3

Req ID: 43524 
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN 
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes 

Full-Time
Shift: 1st 
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available 
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework 

Travel Requirement:  Yes, 10%-25% of the time 

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start 

 

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

 

The Role

About the Role

Electrical Engineer  will support the design, development, and integration of electrical and combat systems for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. The engineer will validate system and subsystem requirements, manage system interfaces, and ensure compliance with technical and performance standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of electrical and combat systems.

• Establish system and subsystem design requirements from top-level specifications.

• Manage system interfaces and ensure integrated functionality.

• Develop and execute verification and validation procedures.

• Identify, design, and integrate components and subsystems to meet performance requirements.

• Lead or contribute to the creation of technical deliverables and reports.

• Coordinate with design, test, and construction teams.

• Support power generation and distribution system design and integration efforts.

 

Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and protection systems.

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following

o Sonar Systems

o Computer/Data System Integration

o Radio System Integration

o Cabling

o Requirement Management and System Engineering Approach  

o Power Distribution or Power Generation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

o Control Systems

o Ability to read and understand system schematics and drawings                                            

• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.

• Understanding of control systems and PID control loops.

• Experience or familiarity with submarine or carrier electrical systems and propulsion plants.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; 
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; 
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

Nice to have:

• Experience with submarine or carrier programs (Virginia Class, CVN Class).

• SAP, TeamCenter, NGP, or NX software experience.

• Hands-on experience with acoustic analysis, US Navy mechanical or fluid ship systems, rotating equipment, generators, or motor controls.

• Systems Engineering or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience using Cameo or MATLAB Systems Composer.

• Experience with acoustic transfer functions, making acoustic predictions, performing acoustic or vibration testing, ship or systems engineering, and performing digital signal processing

• Understanding of integrated electric systems, microgrids, and renewable energy integration.

• Prior leadership, testing, or shipyard integration experience.

• Familiarity with Navy power distribution s