Marine Electronics Engineer – Exterior Communications

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Marine Electronics Engineer designing and evaluating electric and electronic systems for USCG ships. Supporting C5I integration with over 8 years of experience and engineering expertise.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,800 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct design of electric and electronic systems
Study power generation and distribution, centralized machinery monitoring and control.
Apply knowledge of and experience with engineering principles and techniques, to develop and evaluate moderately complex technical reports related to application of C5I systems onboard USCG ships.
Review and evaluate the effect of new and/or modified electronics on overall system performance.
Review and adjudicate system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFS’s), Request for Waiver (RFW), Engineering Changes (EC’s).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8 - 10 years of related work experience (Degree in Engineering is preferred)
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen for the purposes of obtaining a security clearance
Minimum of 8 years documented experience developing and integrating systems involving electromagnetic energy transmission for purposes including sensor processing, remote sensing, communications, guidance and control, information processing, navigation and defense applications.
Meets Required DoD IAT Level II Baseline Certification Requirements.
Previous experience with shipboard and defense C5I systems preferred
Knowledge of USN, USCG, ABS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

design of electric systemsdesign of electronic systemspower generationpower distributionengineering principlestechnical report evaluationC5I systemssystem performance evaluationelectromagnetic energy transmissionsensor processing

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringSecret Security ClearanceDoD IAT Level II Baseline Certification