Marine Electrical Controls Engineer

Trident Maritime Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems, located in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop and maintain electrical control systems for marine equipment. The role requires collaboration with product groups and the broader engineering department.

The candidate should have 5–8 years of electrical design experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and knowledge of control systems. Willingness to work overtime and pass screening is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 5-8 years of electrical design and controls experience.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic control systems.
• Technical aptitude for complex electrical projects.
• Desire marine industry experience (commercial or defense).
• Ability to create interference control drawings, manufacturing drawings and arrangement/detailed drawings.
• Flexibility to work overtime and availability for varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain electrical control systems and components to meet specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability.
• Provide concept and detail design, implementation, testing and handover support.
• Possess the technical knowledge to project manage and multitask.
• Collaborate with team leaders and management as careers progress.
• Work in multi-disciplinary project teams and liaise with clients and contractors.
• Identify customer requirements and design systems and products.
• Read design specifications and technical drawings and research solutions.
• Follow IEEE, ABS, Lloyd’s Register and other electrical/marine standards.
• Record, analyze and interpret test data, and propose modifications as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic / one-line diagrams

Control systems

Project coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Electrical design software

Job description

Trident Maritime Systems, located in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop and maintain electrical control systems for marine equipment. The role requires collaboration with product groups and the broader engineering department.

The candidate should have 5–8 years of electrical design experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and knowledge of control systems. Willingness to work overtime and pass screening is expected.