Field Electrical Engineer

ARCHER; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCHER is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to design and troubleshoot electrical components and equipment for shipboard applications in a Virginia Beach setting. You will conduct tests, operate standard equipment, and analyze data to support design modifications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of shipboard electrical design experience (VFD/PLC/EMI), and an active Secret clearance with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years in electrical system design including shipboard VFD/PLC and EMI design/testing.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with ship electrical systems, shipyard build contracts, and design rationale documentation.

Skills

Electrical system design

Shipboard systems

VFD design

PLC design

EMI design & testing

Power distribution

Generators & batteries

Data analysis

Test equipment operation

Design documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Construct and troubleshoot electrical components and equipment, conduct tests, operate standard test equipment, and record and analyze engineering data. Support design modifications by compiling equipment specifications and materials data, reviewing operational failures, and identifying gaps or inconsistencies in design information.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of electrical system design experience, including shipboard VFD and PLC design and EMI design and testing experience. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with experience in ship electrical systems and knowledge of shipyard build contracts and design rationale documentation.

Key Skills: Electrical System Design, Shipboard Systems, Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electromagnetic Interference Design and Testing, Power Distribution, Generators, Batteries, Communications Systems, Radar, Cybersecurity, Auxiliary Systems, Data Analysis, Test Equipment Operation, Design Documentation, Troubleshooting