Engineer Electrical

Electrical Engineer 2

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. The Electrical Engineer 2 supports the development, integration, and documentation of electrical and C4I related systems onboard U.S. Navy ships. This role includes creating and reviewing System Concept Documents (SCDs), generating Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, and developing Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs).

The engineer will collaborate with Navy technical personnel, internal design and engineering teams, and waterfront personnel to ensure successful design, integration, and installation of Combat Systems, C4I, communications, radar, weapons, internal communications, and related shipboard systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review System Concept Documents (SCDs) to define system functionality, interfaces, and integration requirements.
• Generate Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates based on SCD content.
• Develop Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) in coordination with internal Design and Engineering teams.
• Integrate new systems with existing shipboard electrical, combat, C4I, and communication systems.
• Serve as engineering liaison with Design, Engineering, QA, and Government technical personnel to validate technical data and ensure proper design execution.
• Support waterfront personnel by resolving questions or issues related to SIDs and system installation.
• Participate in ship checks to collect field data and ensure accurate design and installation planning.
• Coordinate drawing changes, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.

Must Have 2 Years with Bachelor of Science degree in related field; 0 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree Nice to Have:

• Electrical engineering or Combat Systems experience with shipboard systems for CG 47, LPD 17, LCS, and LHA/LHD class ships.
• Experience developing and implementing ship change modifications for electrical or C4I shipboard systems.
• Experience or ability to serve for extended periods as an on site engineering representative (OSTR).
• Willingness and ability to travel to support ship checks, waterfront efforts, and temporary OSTR assignments.
• Experience working with or supporting integration of Combat Systems, C4I, communication systems, radar systems, weapons systems, internal communications, or control systems.
• Degrees in Electrical Engineering are preferred; however, candidates with degrees in Systems, Computer, Mechanical, or related engineering disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience.

Why HII:

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future.