Engineer I - Systems

Job Description

Overview

COLUMBIA Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering has an opening for an engineer to support the design, test, and system integration of the COLUMBIA Class Main Propulsion Motor Drives (MPDs). This role provides the opportunity to oversee the development and integration of critical components into the revolutionary electric propulsion system for the COLUMBIA Class. The D489 MPD team responsibilities include MPD design efforts, qualification testing, and analysis of complex systems within the component including power electronics, electromagnetics, control systems, etc. Additionally, the team has a strong focus on driving the supplier deliverables, test procedures, test reports, and design to meet all applicable requirements without deviation while identifying deficiencies in the specification to apply lessons learned to future electric propulsion plant submarine topologies. Engineers in the group will assist in MPD construction support and shipboard integration at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities and test support at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT, and the IPS Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

The engineer hired for this position will be expected to:

Coordinate supplier MPD design and redesign efforts (Hardware and Software)

Verify control system design compliance with specifications and system requirements

Support testing and troubleshooting for MPDs at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT, the IPS CTF, and supplier facility

Support lifecycle management activities

Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and suppliers

Interface with Operations and Trades at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities

Enforce technical requirements on suppliers

Qualifications

Required

BS or MS electrical engineering degree with technical background (Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, etc.)

0 - 3 years of relevant engineering experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Experience using Microsoft products

Ability to occasionally travel to remote facilities within the United States (Philadelphia, PA; Milwaukee, WI; Washington, D.C., etc.)

Preferred

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Experience working with government customers

Ability to understand macro level objectives and priorities while driving detailed level actions

Multi-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems based products

Experience with Military Standards

Experience in variable speed motor drives, control systems, power electronics

Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink

Experience with model based systems engineering

Skills

Effective communicator

Highly driven personality

Self-Starting mentality

Strong leadership skills

Strong problem solver, exceptionally well organized, and detail oriented