Electrical Engineer

$53,950 - $97,525/Yr

Leidos - Newport, RI

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time
Newport, RI
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The National Security Sector of Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) at the Navy Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. This facility serves as the depot-level repair activity for the U.S. Navy's surface ship and submarine towed sonar arrays, operating under a Government Owned-Contractor Operated (GOCO) model. The successful candidate will play a crucial role as one of the electrical engineers responsible for the maintenance and repair of towed array systems, ensuring the operational readiness of these critical naval assets. In this position, the electrical engineer will conduct engineering investigations to address various technical issues, employing industry best practices and performing necessary calculations. The engineer will be responsible for documenting investigation findings through comprehensive reports that detail methodologies, tests conducted, and recommendations for solutions. If the recommendations involve the construction of new components or systems, the engineer will provide detailed diagrams and lists of required materials. Additionally, the engineer will assist in investigations related to material and equipment obsolescence, identifying suitable replacements to maintain system integrity. Troubleshooting, testing, and repairing electrical and electronic components, including relays and power supplies, will also be key responsibilities. The role will require the development of scripts and programs for various types of programmable controllers, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the repair processes at NATSC.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct engineering investigations to resolve issues using industry best practices.
  • Provide reports of investigation findings, including methodologies, tests accomplished, and recommendations.
  • Assist with investigations related to material and equipment obsolescence and determine suitable replacements.
  • Troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical and electronic components and equipment, including relays and power supplies.
  • Develop scripts and programs for different types of programmable controllers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college.
  • Four (4) years of directly related experience may offset the degree requirements.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance at the Secret level.
  • Proficiency in generating reports and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of current surface and submarine towed sonar arrays/modules and their testing and repair procedures.
  • Experience with the layout and operation of NATSC capital equipment used for towed array module repair and testing.
  • Active DOD secret clearance.
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