Naval Power Electronics Engineer – IPS & Hybrid Drive

Actalent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, integrate, troubleshoot, and sustain advanced Integrated Power Systems (IPS) for U.S. Navy surface ships, including DDG platforms.

You will collaborate with NAVSEA, warfare centers, and shipboard teams to deliver reliable, mission-ready naval power systems that support propulsion, auxiliary loads, and shipboard electrical distribution. The role combines hands-on shipboard work with system-level design, modeling, and documentation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 58 years of hands-on professional experience in power electronics, electrical system integration, or embedded controls, preferably in a defense or maritime environment.
• Proven experience designing and integrating high-power systems such as Hybrid Electric Drive (HED), propulsion converters, or advanced battery systems.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with circuit breakers, relays, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test equipment.
• Experience with system-level modeling, simulation, and performance evaluation using tools such as LTspice, PLECS, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC requirements and MIL-STD compliance, including standards such as MIL-STD-1399, IEEE 45, and NAVSEA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government stakeholders, review and redline technical documentation, and lead engineering efforts through full development lifecycles.
• Ability to attain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of the time to locations such as Mississippi, San Diego, and Hawaii for shipboard and test-site support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-reliability power conversion systems, including AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, motor controllers, and energy storage interfaces that support naval propulsion and auxiliary loads.
• Provide engineering leadership in the analysis, optimization, and integration of Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) systems and shipboard power distribution components.
• Lead or support printed circuit board (PCB) development for embedded power control systems, including managing bills of materials (BOMs), layout, and integration with shipboard electrical architectures.
• Conduct system-level modeling, simulation, and performance evaluation of power electronics and IPS components using LTspice, PLECS, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of DDG-class equipment, including circuit breakers, relays, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related test equipment.
• Support failure analysis, obsolescence resolution, and component qualification activities, including MTBF analysis, derating studies, and compliance testing.
• Prepare, review, and refine technical deliverables such as power flow diagrams, interface control documents, system specifications, and validation reports.
• Assist with shipboard installations, operational verification, troubleshooting, and certification of IPS hardware and control systems in coordination with warfare centers and fleet support teams.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to review and redline technical documentation, provide engineering input, and drive design decisions through the development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs and implementations comply with EMI/EMC requirements, MIL-STD standards, shipboard safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.
• Support the construction and lifecycle sustainment of U.S. Navy ships and related test sites, focusing on advanced electrical power and propulsion systems.
• Contribute to the integration of improvements for multiple ship classes, including the DDG-1000 Class IPS and DDG-51 Class Flight III platforms.

Skills

Hands-on power electronics

High-power systems experience

Electrical test equipment

System-level modeling tools

EMI/EMC/MIL-STD compliance

U.S. citizenship & security clearance

Willingness to travel 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

LTspice

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, integrate, troubleshoot, and sustain advanced Integrated Power Systems (IPS) for U.S. Navy surface ships, including DDG platforms.

You will collaborate with NAVSEA, warfare centers, and shipboard teams to deliver reliable, mission-ready naval power systems that support propulsion, auxiliary loads, and shipboard electrical distribution. The role combines hands-on shipboard work with system-level design, modeling, and documentation to