Electrical Engineer 1

HII

Engineer supporting design and development of electrical and combat systems for the Navy. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with technical and performance standards.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,000 - $101,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical distribution and protection systems, with a strong focus on system integration and performance requirements. Proficient in developing verification and validation procedures while collaborating effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Distribution SystemsSystem IntegrationControl SystemsMATLAB/SimulinkTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Electrical Distribution SystemsControl SystemsPower GenerationRequirement ManagementSystem EngineeringSonar SystemsRadio System IntegrationCablingPID Control LoopsSystem Schematics

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTechnical Writing

Tools & Technologies

MATLABSimulink

Industry Keywords

Submarine Electrical SystemsCarrier Electrical SystemsCombat SystemsPower DistributionMulti-Disciplinary Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and development of electrical and combat systems.
Establish system and subsystem design requirements from top-level specifications.
Manage system interfaces and ensure integrated functionality.
Develop and execute verification and validation procedures.
Identify, design, and integrate components and subsystems to meet performance requirements.
Lead or contribute to the creation of technical deliverables and reports.
Coordinate with design, test, and construction teams.
Support power generation and distribution system design and integration efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and protection systems.
Experience or coursework in one or more of the following
Sonar Systems
Computer/Data System Integration
Radio System Integration
Cabling
Requirement Management and System Engineering Approach
Power Distribution or Power Generation
Control Systems
Ability to read and understand system schematics and drawings
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.
Understanding of control systems and PID control loops.
Experience or familiarity with submarine or carrier electrical systems and propulsion plants.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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