Sr. / Principal Electrical Technician, Engineering

General Dynamics - Brunswick, ME

Full-time - Senior

Brunswick, ME

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. / Principal Electrical Technician position within the Life Cycle Engineering Department at Bath Iron Works is a critical role that supports the design, integration, and construction of modernized systems and equipment on in-service Navy surface combatants. This position is specifically focused on providing functional Electrical Engineering analysis and serving as the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for the DDG 1000 Class Destroyers. The role requires a deep understanding of electrical systems and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including the Navy, procurement teams, and design representatives. In this position, the technician will be responsible for performing functional Electrical Engineering analysis related to the installation of ShipAlts into DDG 1000 class ships. This includes updating associated databases and calculations, as well as managing configuration changes to power systems that have occurred since the new construction of these vessels. The technician will also be tasked with specifying new functional designs and design changes in support of Navy contracts, Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and special studies for the DDG 1000 class ships. The role involves significant interaction with customers to resolve technical issues, recommend changes, and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, the technician will develop and edit class common equipment procurement specifications, review and approve detail design products developed by BIW, and assess Vendor Furnished Information and Government Furnished Information. Some travel to ships' Home Ports and Availability executing Shipyards may be required, adding a dynamic aspect to the role.

Responsibilities

• Performing functional Electrical Engineering analysis for installation of ShipAlts into DDG 1000 class ships.
• Supporting update of associated databases and calculations, and configuration management of changes to power systems since new construction, for DDG 1000 Electric Plant Load Analysis.
• Specifying new functional designs and design changes in support of Navy contracts, Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and special studies for DDG 1000 class ships.
• Working with customers (Navy, Installing Activities, Procurement, Contracts, Detail Design, and On-Site Design Representatives) to resolve technical issues, recommend changes and maintain appropriate communications.
• Developing new and/or editing class common equipment procurement specifications.
• Reviewing and approving BIW developed detail design products.
• Reviewing and approving Vendor Furnished Information.
• Reviewing and approving Government Furnished Information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BIW Design Apprentice graduate preferred.
• Sr. Technician - 10+ years' experience with US Navy Ships required.
• Principal Technician - 15+ years' experience with US Navy Ships required.
• Familiarity with DDG 1000 power distribution systems preferred.
• Familiarity with DDG 1000 Engineering Control Systems preferred.
• Familiarity with CATIA preferred.
• Familiarity with Design Support Tool database preferred.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute projects.
• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail with proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• WINDOWS and WINDOWS software operating skills required.
• Microsoft Excel and Word skills required, proficiency in Access preferred.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with DDG 1000 power distribution systems preferred.
• Familiarity with DDG 1000 Engineering Control Systems preferred.
• Familiarity with CATIA preferred.
• Familiarity with Design Support Tool database preferred.