Entry-Level Submarine Power Systems Engineer (Electrical)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

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Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our team and contribute to the Navy's critical power systems. You will work on testing, troubleshooting, and advancement of submarine electric plant power and instrumentation and control systems in a one-of-a-kind test environment.

You’ll learn from experienced engineers, gain system-level understanding, and collaborate with shipyard stakeholders while developing ownership to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical, engineering or science field, or Masters degree in a related field.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing, data collection, and analysis for shipboard power electronic systems
• Support instrumentation and control system compatibility and qualification testing
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and system-level issues under guidance from experienced engineers
• Contribute to the development and refinement of data acquisition systems and PLC-based automation
• Help design and implement upgrades to test equipment and facilities
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate test execution and laboratory operations
• Prepare clear written and verbal documentation to support engineering decisions and stakeholder communication

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Signals & systems

Electrical test equipment

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our team and contribute to the Navy's critical power systems. You will work on testing, troubleshooting, and advancement of submarine electric plant power and instrumentation and control systems in a one-of-a-kind test environment.

You’ll learn from experienced engineers, gain system-level understanding, and collaborate with shipyard stakeholders while developing ownership to make a real impact.