Engineer - Communication Systems

The 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.

Required:

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0-5 years of engineering experience in a professional setting

Preferred

• Experience in the following areas:
  * C5I NPES Systems
  * 1+ years working in DoD industry
  * Microsoft Office products (Project, Visio)
  * System/component development
  * Project management
  * Teamcenter / NX
  

Department 442 Electrical Systems Engineer expectations:

• Highly motivated: Taking ownership of work, working independent, 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)