Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
System Testing
Collaboration
IPS
Energy
Engineering Support
Modeling
Mentorship
Vendor Management
Management
Communication
Budget
FOCUS
Science
Distribution
Security Clearance
DoD
Microsoft Office
Electrical Engineering
Military
MATLAB
Simulink
Leadership
Organized
Attention To Detail
Macros
Job Details
Overview
COLUMBIA Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering has an opening for an experienced electrical engineer to support the design, test, shipboard integration, analysis, and system testing of various electrical components that contain transformers, rectifiers, switchgear, and other system protection and coordination devices. The Integrated Power Systems Directorate is focused on electric drive propulsion, electric power generation, and advanced power systems. This technology is part of the continuing trend in making ships more electric, more capable, and more affordable. This position is part of a component team within the IPS Directorate that focuses on electrical distribution and power conversion for the next-generation submarine with electric drive. The group provides engineering support and oversight of vendor designs for high voltage switchgear, protection devices, and high energy density electromagnetic components. The group also provides engineering support for the test and installation of these components into the COLUMBIA Class.
This specific position is for an experienced electrical engineer with substantial knowledge in power magnetics or electrical distribution design. This position is responsible for ensuring the technical adequacy of electrical engineering products within the team. This position will provide technical guidance and oversight to less experienced engineers.
Responsibilities - the engineer hired for this position will be expected to:
Ideal candidates for this position poseess a diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong drive to meet requirements on schedule and under budget with a focus on first time quality. This is your opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of the next generation of submarines.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Skills
COLUMBIA Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering has an opening for an experienced electrical engineer to support the design, test, shipboard integration, analysis, and system testing of various electrical components that contain transformers, rectifiers, switchgear, and other system protection and coordination devices. The Integrated Power Systems Directorate is focused on electric drive propulsion, electric power generation, and advanced power systems. This technology is part of the continuing trend in making ships more electric, more capable, and more affordable. This position is part of a component team within the IPS Directorate that focuses on electrical distribution and power conversion for the next-generation submarine with electric drive. The group provides engineering support and oversight of vendor designs for high voltage switchgear, protection devices, and high energy density electromagnetic components. The group also provides engineering support for the test and installation of these components into the COLUMBIA Class.
This specific position is for an experienced electrical engineer with substantial knowledge in power magnetics or electrical distribution design. This position is responsible for ensuring the technical adequacy of electrical engineering products within the team. This position will provide technical guidance and oversight to less experienced engineers.
Responsibilities - the engineer hired for this position will be expected to:
- Troubleshoot complex issues supporting the ship's test program
- Investigate design issues and work with vendors to correct deficiencies
- Perform required calculations, modeling, and analyses
- Technical authority for interfacing with government customers (NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, etc.)
- Mentor engineers with less experience
- Support occasional overtime and travel to various manufacture and test facilities as required
- Provide vendor management and oversight
- Review test reports, test procedures, and vendor design deliverables
- Candidates must be self-motivated with effective time management skills, ability to manage multiple assignments at a time, and be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and management
Ideal candidates for this position poseess a diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong drive to meet requirements on schedule and under budget with a focus on first time quality. This is your opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of the next generation of submarines.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- 6-14 years of experience in electromagnetics or electrical distribution design
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance through the department of defense
- Ability to occasionally travel to remote facilities within the United States (Philadelphia, PA; Milwaukee, WI; Washington, D.C., etc.)
- Experience using Microsoft products
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related degree
- Experience with commercial or military power systems
- Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Highly driven personality
- Self-Starting mentality
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong problem solver, exceptionally well organized, and detail oriented
- Ability to understand macro level objectives and priorities while driving detailed level actions
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