Electrical Engineer III (Photonics & Imaging)

Arcfield; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 84,362 - 146,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a senior engineer to test, troubleshoot, and repair Navy Photonics Mast systems, supporting submarine imaging needs. You will lead technicians, design custom test equipment, and develop test plans while interfacing with program leads and experts.

Travel up to 10% may be required, on-site at NUWCDIVNPT, Newport, RI. The role emphasizes leadership, complex diagnostics, and collaboration with Navy managers, OEMs, and subcontractors to deliver cohesive, functional solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field with specified experience levels.
• Military substitution allows degree equivalence for the right candidate.
• Strong CAD experience with Altium, OrCAD, LTSpice.
• Experience using lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers.
• Familiar with RF test equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate teams of technicians to optimize testing schedules and repair workflows.
• Design and create custom test equipment and technical data packages.
• Develop test plans, readiness evaluations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide testing, troubleshooting, repair, and in‑service engineering support for Imaging Systems.
• Perform detailed component analysis and advanced diagnostics in a lab environment.
• Prototype, debug, and validate hardware designs and test configurations.
• Review and provide feedback on schematics and Technical Data Packages.
• Travel up to 10% for off-site installations and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Test engineering

RF testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

SOP adherence

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5‑7 years of experience

Master’s Degree with 3–5 years of experience

PhD with 0‑2 years of experience

Navy/military electronics substitution for degree

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

LTSpice

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Field Fox

RF Test Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

This position involves assisting in the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of Navy Photonics Mast systems. In this role, you will directly contribute to the sustainment of US Navy Submarines and their imaging needs. You will participate in meetings with program leads and technical experts to provide recommendations for fleet mast usage and dispersal. Additionally, you will lead groups of technicians to best allocate effort, provide technical resolution to complex testing challenges, and design custom test equipment to improve the testing and repair process. As a senior engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to become a key decision‑maker in this enterprise. These duties will require working on‑site at NUWCDIVNPT in Newport, RI.

• Lead and coordinate teams of technicians to optimize testing schedules, streamline repair workflows, and resolve technical testing challenges.
• Design and create custom test equipment, electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical requirements for Technical Data Packages (TDP) to improve the testing and repair process.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test readiness evaluations, hardware installations, and troubleshooting procedures while effectively communicating the status and progress of repair tasks.
• Provide direct testing, troubleshooting, repair, and in‑service engineering support for Imaging Systems (Periscopes and Photonics Masts) on US Navy vessels.
• Perform detailed component analysis on a variety of assemblies, sub‑assemblies, and RF electronics.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and isolation of hardware failures involving complex electronics and electrical assemblies in a lab environment.
• Prototype, debug, and validate hardware designs and test configurations.
• Perform rigorous technical analysis of hardware systems, subsystems, and military‑specification cable designs (including RF, fiber‑optic, and copper).
• Review, analyze, and provide professional feedback on electrical schematics, engineering diagrams, and Technical Data Packages (TDP) developed by other team members or contractors.
• Perform trade studies comparing military‑specification (mil‑spec) and Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) materials to identify suitable replacements or upgrades.
• Modify or develop supporting software/hardware applications using technologies such as C++ (Linux), Java, MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, and Verilog as required.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and systems engineers, Navy program managers, Government civilians, OEMs, and sub‑contractors to deliver cohesive, fully functional solutions.
• Conduct and actively participate in cross‑discipline design reviews, representing imaging system testing and sustainment interests.
• Maintain readiness to travel to support off‑site installations, certifications, and new platform configurations.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field with 5‑7 years of related experience, OR a Master’s Degree with 3–5 years of related experience, OR a PhD with 0‑2 years of related experience.
  • Military Experience Substitution: Equivalent, relevant U.S. Navy or military technical electronics experience (e.g., Navy Electronics Technician [ET], Fire Control Technician [FT], or other technical/combat systems ratings with intensive hands‑on experience in electronics troubleshooting, testing, and repair) may be substituted for the BS degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis (e.g., 10+ years of total relevant technical experience).
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Direct experience with electrical CAD design software such as Altium, OrCAD, and LTSpice.
  • Experience operating and working with lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and Field Fox Network Analyzers.
  • Strong familiarity with RF test equipment and systems, ideally involving antennas, amplifiers, filters, and signal distribution.
• Professional Attributes:
  • Exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills, with an unwavering attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical personnel, allocate efforts, and drive testing tasks to completion.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer organization.
  • Ability to interpret customer goals, coordinate independently, and work seamlessly within a multi‑disciplinary team.
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), meet tight deadlines, and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Travel & Security:
  • Position may require up to 10% travel.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Additional Skills of Interest (Not Required)

• Experience with submarine imaging and periscope systems. Special consideration is given to candidates with prior military service on submarines.
• Experience or working knowledge of US Navy SUBSAFE, Material Control, and Fleet Maintenance programs and policies.
• Experience with PCB layout, design, and fabrication.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and embedded systems.
• General knowledge of mechanical CAD design software such as SolidWorks.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $84,362.83 Max: $146,690.59

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.