Electrical Engineer

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Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Defense
The Role
Support electrical engineering for U.S. Navy submarine programs: review systems, documentation, and schematics; conduct live and lab tests; provide RF design and analysis recommendations; and apply engineering rigor to test plans, results, and documentation.
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PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.

PURVIS is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electrical engineering efforts for U.S. Navy submarine programs, working under the guidance of senior designers and engineers to review systems, documentation, and schematics for accuracy and completeness. The Electrical Engineer conducts tests on live and lab equipment to support maintenance and design, provides recommendations on RF design and analysis, and brings engineering rigor to processes and documentation including test plans, results, and analysis.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Reviewing systems to determine if tests, documentation, schematics, etc., make sense and provide recommendations.
  • Conduct tests on live and lab equipment to support maintenance and design.
  • Provide recommendations on RF design and analysis.
  • Bring engineering rigor to processes and documentation (test plans, results, analysis).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline
  • Six (6) years of full-time professional experience working as an Electrical/Electronic Engineer. 
  • Four (4) years in professional experience in each of the following skillsets/disciplines:
  • Performing systems engineering activities on Cryptologic Carry-On Equipment (COE) or Electronic Warfare (EW) Programs involving fully integrated tactical systems for military intelligence programs ashore and afloat.
  • Demonstrated engineering experience on U.S. Navy and warfare systems and their systems integration process as it relates to distribution systems impacts, mission, performance, and interoperability impacts.
  • Preferred Qualifications

    Three (3) years of professional experience in each of the following skillsets/disciplines: 

  • COE/EW concepts and operations deployment
  • Radio Frequency (RF) design and analysis (e.g. propagation prediction measurement, receiver modeling, analysis, and design, detection and signal characterization processing, non-cooperative demodulation processing for signals of interest, and antenna array modeling)
  • Operating Systems experience in Windows and Linux

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Electrical systems knowledge — Understanding of shipboard electrical power and data network systems, including how distribution systems affect mission, performance, and interoperability.
  • Technical drawing interpretation — Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical/electronic schematics and technical drawings in support of Navy submarine documentation standards.
  • Circuit and systems analysis — Foundational understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles, circuit design, and basic RF signal concepts as applied to warfare systems integration.
  • Test and evaluation support — Ability to conduct and support tests on live and lab equipment, and apply engineering rigor to test plans, results, and analysis.
  • Navy standards familiarity — Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, Navy and company documentation standards, including ship checks and submarine electrical system requirements.

Candidate must have or be able to obtain a government security clearance to the level of TOP SECRET. 

PURVIS has  been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful – and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients.
 
The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‐time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility – in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality.
 
PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Six years of full-time professional experience as an Electrical/Electronic Engineer
  • Four years performing systems engineering activities on Cryptologic Carry-On Equipment (COE) or Electronic Warfare (EW) programs
  • Four years demonstrated engineering experience on U.S. Navy and warfare systems and systems integration processes
  • Ability to obtain or possess Top Secret government security clearance
  • Knowledge of shipboard electrical power and data network systems
  • Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical/electronic schematics and technical drawings
  • Foundational circuit and systems analysis and basic RF signal concepts
  • Ability to conduct and support tests on live and lab equipment and document test plans/results
  • Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, Navy and company documentation standards and submarine electrical system requirements
  • Three years professional experience in COE/EW concepts and operations deployment
  • Three years professional experience in RF design and analysis (propagation prediction, receiver modeling, detection/characterization, antenna array modeling)
  • Operating systems experience in Windows and Linux
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The Company
HQ: Middletown, RI
523 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements, and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local governments. The company specializes in station alerting systems and provides technology services for 911 first responders and the Department of Defense. With a commitment to sustainable growth and core values of transparency, integrity, and teamwork, PURVIS delivers reliable, high-value solutions to support its clients' operational success.

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