Senior Marine Electrical Engineer – Naval Systems Leader

Serco; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to naval and marine electrical systems at our Arlington, VA location. You will lead design efforts, develop electrical schematics, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality, on‑schedule deliveries for Navy and commercial customers.

The role requires 10+ years of marine electrical design experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical or marine engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or marine engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing marine electrical systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of marine electrical systems from concept to construction (power gen/distribution, switchboards, transformers, UPS, propulsion drives).
• Produce and review electrical drawings, load analyses, and equipment specs.
• Provide project cost and schedule estimates.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register and other standards.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and sea trials; mentor junior engineers.
• Interface with clients, shipyards, vendors, and classification societies.

Skills

Electrical design

Marine electrical systems

Cost estimation

Team mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Marine Engineering degree acceptable

Tools

MS Office

MATLAB

Simulink

Simulink Coder

PLC programming

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to naval and marine electrical systems at our Arlington, VA location. You will lead design efforts, develop electrical schematics, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality, on‑schedule deliveries for Navy and commercial customers.

The role requires 10+ years of marine electrical design experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical or marine engineering.