Senior Electrical Engineer - Naval Ship Systems Lead

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking a qualified Engineer to manage design calculations and drawing development for maritime vessels, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding industry and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Candidates must possess strong leadership and communication skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. This role offers the opportunity to lead teams through complex engineering challenges while fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Understanding of scheduling and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of shock design and FEA methods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for maritime vessels.
• Ensure vessel design complies with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Manage design and analysis projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Austal USA is seeking a qualified Engineer to manage design calculations and drawing development for maritime vessels, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding industry and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Candidates must possess strong leadership and communication skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. This role offers the opportunity to lead teams through complex engineering challenges while fostering a culture of innovation.