Junior Naval Electrical Power & Propulsion Engineer

Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P ); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contributions

401(k) matching

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) in the United States requests a junior Electrical Power and Propulsion engineer to support the Navy ship programs. The role focuses on power electronics, distribution, electric drives, and propulsion systems for surface ships, with emphasis on development, testing, and sustainment.

Working in a hybrid/remote setup during design phases, you will collaborate with NSWC PD and multidisciplinary teams, perform data analysis, troubleshooting, and technical

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Secret DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related Marine Engineering field
• 3+ years of experience in power systems, power electronics, or related electrical work
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an affinity for marine power and propulsion machinery
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel (and related software)

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for the Integrated Power System (IPS) concepts and ship system requirements.
• Develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain power systems for Navy ship programs.
• Analyze data from lab, shipyard, and shipboard tests to support troubleshooting and lifecycle sustainment.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and document technical work.
• Ensure electrical safety and compliance with applicable standards.

Skills

Power systems design

Power electronics

Electrical distribution

Electric drives

Marine propulsion

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related Marine Engineering

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Rhino

ETAP

Job description

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) in the United States requests a junior Electrical Power and Propulsion engineer to support the Navy ship programs. The role focuses on power electronics, distribution, electric drives, and propulsion systems for surface ships, with emphasis on development, testing, and sustainment.

Working in a hybrid/remote setup during design phases, you will collaborate with NSWC PD and multidisciplinary teams, perform data analysis, troubleshooting, and technical