Marine Electronics Engineer, Senior (Exterior Communications)

THOR Solutions, LLC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (accrued)

Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance (3 plan options)

TRICARE Supplemental Coverage

Dental Insurance (2 plan options)

Vision Insurance (2 plan options)

FSAs

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

THOR Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior-Level Marine Electronics Engineer with Exterior Communications experience to support USCG Ship Design Team in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes design and integration of exterior communications systems aboard Coast Guard platforms.

Ideal candidates will have eight+ years in relevant engineering roles, familiarity with USN/USCG rules, and DoD/DHS program exposure. The position offers a hybrid schedule and competitive compensation with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in System Architecture, Electronics, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years developing and integrating systems involving electromagnetic energy transmission.
• 5+ years in at least 1 of C5i system categories: Cybersecurity, C2, Navigation, External Communications, Sensors, or Intelligence Systems.
• At least 1 year in federal ship/boat-building acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with USN/USCG/ABS rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electric and electronic systems; study power generation and distribution.
• Develop and evaluate technical reports on C5I systems onboard USCG ships.
• Review and evaluate effects of new/modified electronics on overall system performance.
• Review and adjudicate system design specifications, DFSs, RFWs, and Engineering Changes (ECs).
• Support hybrid work schedule with on-site USCG HQ in Washington, DC (3 days onsite/2 days remote).
• Travel up to 10% to CONUS locations for ship checks.

Skills

Electronics design

C5I systems knowledge

Strong communication

Shipboard equipment familiarity

Productivity software proficiency

Systems integration

Education

ABET-accredited degree in System Architecture/Electronics/Marine Engineering

Tools

Productivity software

Job description

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior-Level Marine Electronics Engineer with experience in Exterior Communications to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Washington, DC. An ideal candidate will have prior experience with US Coast Guard or Navy shipboard exterior communications systems development and integration.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Conduct design of electric and electronic systems, study power generation and distribution, centralized machinery monitoring and control.
• Apply knowledge of and experience with engineering principles and techniques, to develop and evaluate moderately complex technical reports related to application of C5I systems onboard USCG ships.
• Review and evaluate the effect of new and/or modified electronics on overall system performance.
• Review and adjudicate system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFS’s), Request for Waiver (RFW), Engineering Changes (EC’s).
  Location :Hybrid work schedule: Usually 3 days onsite/2 days remote each week at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel to CONUS locations is anticipated for ship checks.

Typical Physical Activity

Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Typical Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $110,000 – 140,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required

This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained afterhire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in System Architecture, Electronics, Marine Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least eight (8) years of recent, relevant professional experience with developing and integrating systems involving electromagnetic energy transmission for purposes including sensor processing, remote sensing, communications, guidance and control, information processing, navigation and defense applications.
• Overall experience should also include:
  • At least five (5) years of experience in at least 1 (Three Preferred) of the following categories of C5i systems: Cybersecurity, Command and Control, Navigation, Internal Communications, External Communications, Sensors, Combat Systems, or Intelligence Systems.
  • At least one (1) year of experience related to federal ship or boat building acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with USN, USCG, ABS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master’s degree.
• Prior experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs.
• Previous experience with shipboard and defense C5I systems.
• Meets DoD IAT Level II Baseline Certification requirements. This can be met by holding any ONE active certification from the following list:
  • CCNA Security
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+ CE
  • SSCP
  • CASP CE
  • Security-X CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • GCED
  • GCIH
• Additional certifications, such as PE License, PMP, DHS Systems Engineering Certification, or DHS Program Management Certifications.

Benefit Offerings:

Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].