Field Electrical Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer to construct, adapt, test, and troubleshoot electrical components for small craft under 65 feet, using diagrams and standard test equipment. The role demands hands-on propulsion systems experience and expertise across vessel electrical, electronics, navigation, and auxiliary systems.

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required. A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years in propulsion systems are

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience designing and acquiring new-build small craft under 65 feet.
• At least five years of propulsion systems experience.
• Experience with vessel electrical, electronics and navigation, and auxiliary systems.
• Knowledge of shipyard build contracts.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Construct, adapt, test, and troubleshoot electrical components and equipment using diagrams and standard test equipment.
• Compile and assess engineering data, support equipment design modifications, and document design rationale and operational failures.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Small Craft Design

Acquisition Specification Writing

Propulsion Systems

Electrical Power Distribution

Generators

Batteries

Radar

Cybersecurity

Piping Systems

Steering Systems

HVAC

Bilge Systems

Testing and Troubleshooting

Shipyard Build Contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Construct, adapt, test, and troubleshoot electrical components and equipment using diagrams and standard test equipment. Compile and assess engineering data, support equipment design modifications, and document design rationale and operational failures.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on experience designing and acquiring new-build small craft under 65 feet, and at least five years of propulsion systems experience. Candidates also need experience with vessel electrical, electronics and navigation, and auxiliary systems, plus knowledge of shipyard build contracts; U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Key Skills: Electrical Engineering, Small Craft Design, Acquisition Specification Writing, Propulsion Systems, Electrical Power Distribution, Generators, Batteries, Communications Systems, Radar, Cybersecurity, Piping Systems, Steering Systems, HVAC, Bilge Systems, Testing and Troubleshooting, Shipyard Build Contracts