Engineer, Electrical 4

HII

. Support electrical system/component or electromechanical component groups within the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical system design and development, with a strong focus on supporting naval engineering projects and training junior engineers. Proficient in applying electrical engineering principles to resolve design challenges and effectively communicate with management and customers.

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Electrical System DesignElectrical Component DevelopmentElectrical Schematic AnalysisTraining Junior EngineersCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering PrinciplesElectrical Circuit DesignElectromechanical Component DesignPhysics-Based Modeling SoftwareTechnical Design Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Naval EngineeringAircraft Carrier DevelopmentBattleship DesignElectrical ComponentsNavy Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support electrical system/component or electromechanical component groups within the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard
Support development of new aircraft carriers
Support modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet
Support design of a new battleship class
Support standard valve designs used throughout the Navy
Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks
Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
Responsible for system and/or component designs
Report on area of cognizance to NNS management and customers
Interact with vendors
Train and help manage junior-level engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; or Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
U.S. Citizenship required
Conceptual design knowledge of common electrical/electronic components
Ability to proactively identify and apply electrical and electronic engineering principles to resolve technical design issues
Ability to read, analyze, and design electrical schematics and wiring charts
Familiarity with software to generate physics-based models of electrical circuits and control systems
Ability to train and help manage the work of junior level engineers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to report to all levels of NNS management and directly to customers
No security clearance required to start

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