Engineer - Comm Systems

D440 is a unique engineering organization with a range of responsibilities. Specific projects could include developing requirements, working with suppliers to develop new components, overseeing component qualification testing, supporting shipboard construction and test, and supporting the fleet with troubleshooting once the system is in use.

To do this, engineers will interface with engineers of various disciplines, Electric Boat management, Electric Boat Program Offices, Navy Laboratories, SUPSHIP, and NAVSEA.

Required:

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Marine, Structural, or Civil Engineering
• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance

Preferred:

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, construction drawings, equipment drawings, and vendor equipment manuals
• Familiarity with shipbuilding specifications, technical manuals, and other source documentation
• Experience in subcontractor management
• Experience in system component design, qualification, and integration
• Experience in ship construction
• Willingness to travel occasionally, typically less than 5% of the time

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience or interest in learning about electromechanical systems
• Ability to adjust and work to priorities in a shifting environment
• Ability to function independently as well as work in a multi-discipline team environment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skill
• Ability to learn and adapt to skills that are outside of one's knowledge base
• Willingness to work in laboratory and production environments