The Role
Supports submarine electrical system development throughout the lifecycle, including systems integration, drawing review, 2D/3D modeling, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, technical data package development, and fleet support. Performs root cause analysis, factory acceptance testing, EMI/EMC and cybersecurity documentation, ship and fit checks, and stakeholder briefings while working with Agile, project management, and systems engineering processes.
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Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities- Support all phases of the system lifecycle, from concept to retirement
- Root cause analysis of system/component issues and/or failure
- Researching and reviewing ship’s structural and electrical drawings to support system integration
- 2D and 3D modeling design and drafting of mechanical and electrical assemblies
- Prototyping
- Inspection and acceptance of material received from procurement or fabrication
- Factory acceptance testing
- Support all aspects of technical data package (TDP) development (i.e., Temporary Alterations = TEMPALT)
- Draft forwarding letters and process flow checklists
- Ship check and fit check of submarines
- Support all aspects of system testing and documentation, including but not limited to:
- electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- cybersecurity/information assurance
- Support fleet troubleshooting efforts
- Support the creation of departures from specification (DFS)
- Engage with traditional and Agile project management processes and systems engineering processes
- Identify and remove obstacles in the workflow
- Support with presentations and briefs to stakeholders
- Have an active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (US Citizenship).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering related to submarine system development, system integration, or alteration development.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Linux, C/C++
- Intermediate/Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; Team player
- Ability to meet deadlines on assigned tasks and responsibilities
- Multi-task oriented and capable of prioritizing.
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- At least 3 years of electrical engineering experience related to submarine system development, system integration, or alteration development
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
- Proficiency in Linux
- Proficiency in C and C++
- Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work as a team player
- Ability to meet deadlines on assigned tasks and responsibilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
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The Company
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
