Electrical Engineer II

HII

. Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing electrical components and systems, particularly in valve controllers for naval applications. Proficient in communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, ensuring effective project management and technical issue resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Component DesignValve Controller ManagementPLC ProgrammingNavy/DoD Program SupportEngineering Project Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical Schematics DesignEmbedded Systems SoftwareTechnical Design Issue ResolutionConceptual Design KnowledgeEnd-User SupportTroubleshootingIEEE Standards Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accredited Program

Industry Keywords

Naval Nuclear Propulsion ProgramNAVSEAPrime ContractorsShipyard TradesSupply Chain Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks
Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems
Design and manage Regulating Valve Controllers and Gate Valve Actuator Controllers on Ford-class ships
Provide assistance with RC Door Actuators and Pressurizer Heater systems
Become the subject matter expert for assigned equipment and associated systems
Communicate with the Navy, Department Leads, Supply Chain, vendors, NNL, engineers/designers, Waterfront, and NAVSEA
Formally document communications using letters, memos, email, phone, and meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
U.S. Citizenship required
Experience supporting Navy/DoD programs, preferably Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Experience interfacing with NAVSEA, prime contractors, equipment suppliers, and shipyard trades and engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting
Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement
Conceptual design knowledge of valve controllers
Basic engineering project management skills
Ability to proactively identify and resolve technical design issues
Familiarity with IEEE standards
Experience with PLC programming and embedded systems software
Ability to read, analyze and design electrical schematics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth