OverviewThe D442 Communication, Navigation, & Surveillance engineering team is responsible for the integration of the above water sensor (Antenna, RADARS, etc) and navigation system on US Navy submarines. Engineers support the system during each stage of development to drive timely completion of crucial construction milestones. In addition, the team is cognizant of select sensor development, providing opportunity to develop early concept into an actual application.
The candidate for this position will be required to interface with NAVSEA, government vendors and various other Electric Boat departments on a daily basis. This position will require the engineer to perform technology investigations, write white papers, review/approve drawings, resolve construction issues, identify/manage risks, recognize opportunities for cost reduction, track/evaluate requirements and manage various projects.
While most of the job takes place in the office, shipyard visits may be required to troubleshoot construction issues. Opportunity for hands-on work and travel exist, but are less common.
QualificationsRequired:- Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance through the Department of Defense
Preferred:- Experience in managing cross-departmental and business-wide projects
- 1-5 years working in DoD industry
- Microsoft Office products (Project, Visio)
- System/component development
- Project management
- Teamcenter / NX
- Experience in failure analysis
SkillsDepartment 442 Comms System Engineer (I/II) expectations:
- Highly motivated: Taking ownership of work, working independently, ability to multi-task and maintain organization, doing what is needed without being asked, following through
- Project management: developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets; strategic planning and results orientation; identify and mitigate project risks
- Team player: building productive relationships with interfacing organizations, approachable and team oriented, positive work environment
- Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed
- Problem-solving/engineering judgements: ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions
- Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and products
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word)
Physical QualificationsClimbing, Crawling
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