Engineer, Electrical/Electronics IV

ORBIS Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS is seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronics Engineer IV to join our Navy programs in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on complex naval propulsion and information systems across submarine and surface ship platforms.

The candidate will bring advanced electrical engineering expertise, extensive Navy HM&E experience, and a high level of technical clearance to senior-level design, maintenance, testing, and modernization tasks within a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Min 10 years in engineering for Navigation and Ship Control systems hardware/software refreshes, upgrades, installations.
• Experience with Navy Modernization Process (NMP), Ship Change Document (SCD), Fielding Plan development.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA HQ, surface and carrier fleets, and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate and interpret information from Fleet and data sources to determine actions for reliable operation of submarine systems.
• Provide engineering and technical support for design, repair, qualification, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and testing of US Navy submarine/Surface Ships propulsion, electrical, mechanical, auxiliary and information systems.
• Provide shipboard-troubleshooting and onsite support to resolve issues and support waterfront maintenance relating to submarine HM&E systems.
• Assist NSWCPD with development, assessment and monitoring of proposed test procedures on Navy propulsion, electrical, mechanical and information systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Naval systems

Navy HM&E experience

Security clearance

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Receive, evaluate, and interpret information received from Fleet, as well as all relevant data sources, to determine the best course of action to insure reliable operation of the effected submarine systems and report findings.
• Provide engineering and technical support regarding the design, repair, qualification, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of U.S. Navy submarine/Surface Ships propulsion, electrical, mechanical, auxiliary and information systems.
• Provide shipboard-troubleshooting and onsite support to resolve issues as requested and support ongoing waterfront maintenance activities regarding submarine-HM&E systems.
• Assist NSWCPD with the development, preparation, assessment, and conduct or monitoring of proposed test procedures on U.S. Navy submarine propulsion, electrical, mechanical and information systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This NSWCPD Electrical/Electronics Engineer IV position is a senior technical role focused on the engineering and maintenance of complex naval systems, requiring advanced electrical/electronics expertise, extensive Navy HM&E experience, and a high level of technical clearance.

Required Skills And Experiences

Minimum Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in engineering for Navigation and Ship Control systems hardware and software technical refreshes, upgrades and installations. Ten (10) years of experience demonstrating Navy Modernization Process (NMP) experience to include Ship Change Document (SCD) and Fielding Plan development. A working knowledge of NAVSEA headquarters, surface and carrier fleet organizations, to include experience with Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and other sponsor-level briefings.

Target Experience: Fifteen (15) years of experience in engineering for Navigation and Ship Control systems hardware and software technical refreshes, upgrades and installations. Fifteen (15) years of experience demonstrating Navy Modernization Process (NMP) experience to include Ship Change Document (SCD) and Fielding Plan development. A working knowledge of NAVSEA headquarters, surface and carrier fleet organizations, to include experience with Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and other sponsor-level briefings.

Degree Requirements

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

• A secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Company Description

ORBIS is an ISO 9001 certified, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) with over 20 years of major Navy Program experience leading, delivering, and managing professional support services for NAVSEA, the Warfare centers and the Navy industrial enterprise. From our beginnings in the submarine program, we have grown to also support other DOD and Federal Government branches and a number of commercial customers. ORBIS provides capabilities encompassing the full DOD lifecycle of acquisition, program management, delivery, modernization, quality, audits and certification. Our CEO, Guy Mossman, has a long history with the submarine program and before starting ORBIS was the Executive Director for PEO SUBs. Unique for a small business and always part of the company vision, we operate a research and development laboratory in Charleston, SC, focused on Automated Test Equipment and related technologies. We leverage our extensive portfolio of engineering and technical support tasks to provide innovative, cost-effective, and on-time solutions that exceed the requirements of Government and Commercial customers.