Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Specialty Systems, Inc. has an opening for an Electrical Engineer to join our team supporting the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and/or Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). EMALS is the aircraft launch system on Ford Class Carriers and uses electromagnetic technology to launch aircraft from the deck of naval aircraft carriers. AAG is a modular, integrated arresting gear system consisting of energy absorbers, power conditioning equipment, and digital controls.
In this role, you will assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical engineering functions supporting 1000 VDC, 440 VAC, and 120 VAC power and control systems onboard aircraft carriers. You will work closely with senior engineers to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of EMALS and/or AAG systems in support of critical national defense missions.
This position requires a highly adaptable and resilient individual who is willing and able to travel to challenging environments and perform duties in physically demanding and uncomfortable conditions aboard naval vessels (surface), military installations, or remote field sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support electrical engineering activities across EMALS and/or AAG systems including design, troubleshooting, maintenance, and system improvement efforts
- Work with development, system engineering, and production teams to accurately identify, characterize, resolve, document, address, and track electrical deficiencies, including:
- Power factor analysis and correction
- Harmonic modeling and analysis
- Grounding analysis
- Short-circuit investigations
- Arc-flash studies
- Contribute to technical presentations, electrical work products, requirements, designs, and written communications to explain technical issues to management
- Create, review, and execute hardware design documentation including:
- Interface control drawings
- Assembly drawings
- Test procedures
- Other technical documents
- Create, develop, review, and interpret engineering drawings of complex parts and systems
- Research and develop product specifications and interface requirements
- Resolve complex electrical compatibility and interface design issues assessing performance attributes and key performance parameters
- Evaluate components to determine electrical performance impacts to existing designs in relation to cost, schedule, and performance
- Communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions clearly and effectively
- Interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans
- Occasionally support in-service teams on shutdown, startup, installation, and maintenance projects
WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires readiness for travel (5–20% or more), both domestically and internationally, including deployment aboard naval vessels (surface) or to remote forward operating bases.
Candidates must be capable of working in challenging environments including:
- Noisy machinery
- Confined spaces
- Elevated heights
- Extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
- Wet or humid environments
- Areas with fumes, dust, or vibrations
Physical readiness is required, including the ability to:
- Lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs
- Stand, walk, climb ladders/stairs
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods
- Operate tools and equipment with manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Ability to wear required PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and steel-toed boots is mandatory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- 0–6 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op programs, or academic projects with strong emphasis on hands-on electrical equipment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET U.S. Government security clearance
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Specialty Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Specialty Systems, Inc. will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.
Reasonable accommodation that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.
Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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