Electrical Engineer

Leidos | Gibbs and Cox is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support various programs. We are seeking a candidate to work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems. This position requires onsite support in our New London, CT office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Essential responsibilities include: Performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria to address technical issues identified during the design and engineering of United States Navy submarines, United States Navy ships, and other marine vessels

• Communicating technical principles directly to client

• Performing quality assurance reviews of simple analyses, calculations, and drawings

• Conduct design of electric and electronic systems, study power generation and distribution, centralized machinery monitoring and control.

• Applying knowledge of and experience with engineering principles and techniques to develop and evaluate moderately complex technical reports related to application of United States Navy submarines, United States Navy ships, and other marine vessels

• Reviewing and evaluating the effect of new and/or modified electronics on overall system performance

• Review and adjudicate Vendor Furnished Information (VFI), Government Furnished Information (GFI), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFSs), Request for Information (RFI), Request for Waivers (RFWs), and Engineering Changes (ECs)

• Familiarity with US Navy, USCG, ABS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations

Basic Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship is required

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance

  • Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government.

• B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

• 4+ years of experience performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria for US Navy maritime programs

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Technical proficiency in electrical engineering disciplines to provide guidance and review of products

• Solid organizational and time management abilities

• Proven collaborator with management, peers, and other staff members

• Proven track record interacting with customers regarding both technical and programmatic issues

• Flexible, resourceful, with a figure-it-out-and-get-it-done approach

• Proficiency in standard electrical system design and analysis

• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PowerPoint

• Outstanding Oral, Written and Presentation Skills

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification strongly desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shipyard Production Systems, shipboard medium and low voltage power systems, 60 Hz and 400Hz electrical plant, and Power Conversion is a plus

• Proficiency in standard software e.g.: CAD, AutoCAD, and Rhino. Proficiency in ETAP and other electrical modeling software is a plus

• Knowledge of MIL Standards and Specifications is a plus

• Experience with ETAP (Electrical Transient and Analysis Program) or equivalent software is a plus

• Experience with U.S. Navy vessel design is a plus

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.