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SEACORP

Electrical Engineer I

Middletown, RI · On-site

SEACORP is seeking entry-level ElectricalEngineers with 0-2 years of applicable work experience ... System designs include shipboardalterations and payloads/mission modules for unmanned/minimally ...

SEACORP

Electrical Engineer I

Middletown, RI · On-site

SEACORP is seeking entry-level ElectricalEngineers with 0-2 years of applicable work experience ... System designs include shipboardalterations and payloads/mission modules for unmanned/minimally ...

K2 Space

Satellite Mechanical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$90K - $140K/yr

Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures ...

General Atomics

Engineer I

Poway, CA · On-site

$62.51K - $105.63K/yr

Responsible for the electrical Integration of avionics module and payloads into unmanned air vehicle systems. * Designing of cables and wire harnesses that interconnect electronic equipment within ...

Relativity Space

Propulsion Test Engineer I

Kiln, MS

Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch ... As an entry level Propulsion Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and operating ...

Lightcast

Associate Solutions Architect - 1011

Moscow, ID

$54.75 - $72/hr

This entry-level role is ideal for early-career professionals who are technically curious, client ... payloads, recommending best practices for Direct Data Shares, and helping clients maximize the ...

Lightcast

Associate Solutions Architect - 1011

Moscow, ID · On-site

$54.75 - $72/hr

This entry-level role is ideal for early-career professionals who are technically curious, client ... payloads, recommending best practices for Direct Data Shares, and helping clients maximize the ...

Lightcast

Associate Solutions Architect - 1011

Moscow, ID · On-site

$54.75 - $72/hr

This entry-level role is ideal for early-career professionals who are technically curious, client ... payloads, recommending best practices for Direct Data Shares, and helping clients maximize the ...

General Atomics

Engineer II

Poway, CA · On-site

$68.77K - $116.19K/yr

Responsible for the electrical Integration of avionics modules and payloads into unmanned air vehicle systems. * Designing of cables and wire harnesses that interconnect electronic equipment within ...

Space Kinetic

Flight Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA

... payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 ... * Entry level to Intermediate proficiency in C/C++, with working knowledge of Python or scripting ...

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Electrical Engineer I

Electrical Engineer I

SEACORP

Middletown, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Electrical Engineer I.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary: SEACORP is seeking entry-level ElectricalEngineers with 0-2 years of applicable work experience. Our Advanced SystemsIntegration task area specializes in design and development of prototype andproduction systems for installation on US Navy vessels. System designs include shipboardalterations and payloads/mission modules for unmanned/minimally mannedplatforms. Tasking includes concept development, engineering design, drawingand documentation development, analysis, production, testing, and installationsupport for Department of Defense (DoD) and industry partners.
The Electrical Engineerwill join a multi-disciplinary engineering team and support design anddevelopment of payloads, containerized systems, mission modules, TemporaryAlterations (TEMPALTs), and other prototype and production systems forinstallation on US Navy vessels. The Electrical Engineer will developsystem-level drawings, schematics, and diagrams. They will complete design ofindividual cable/harness assemblies. They will work with mechanical and systemsengineers to conceptualize, design, assemble, and test electronic components,equipment, and chassis. They will support development of Technical DataPackages (TDP) for various ship classes in the US Navy fleet, includingsubmarines, surface ships, and unmanned platforms. Typical tasking alsoincludes power distribution design/analysis/balancing, interconnecting cabledesign, and evaluation of various subsystems/components for integration intoexisting architecture.
Essential Capabilities:
  • Develop end-to-end system engineering drawings and interconnect diagrams in CAD software
  • Develop subsystem cabling diagrams for electronics components and chassis
  • Select and/or design various cable types (e.g. copper, fiber, ethernet, RF) using military standards
  • Select and/or design cables, equipment, and components to meet Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) best practices and/or military standards
  • Power system design and analysis (e.g. power distribution and load balancing)
  • Review of equipment Interface Control Documents (ICD) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) for integration of systems into existing architecture
  • Selection of mil-spec and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) materials as warranted
  • Experience with RF system component or cable design and analysis is a plus.
  • Knowledge of mil-standard environmental testing (e.g. MIL-STD-461 EMI, DOD-STD-1399 power) is a plus.
  • Travel to various naval stations and/or test facilities may be required on a limited basis.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 0-2 years of related experience
As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship
Location: Middletown, RI
Travel: Infrequently (<3 annually)
Clearance: Secret
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Standard Offices and Electronics Assembly & Testing Labs: Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting. In the Laboratory setting, significant use of small hand and electrical tools that require fine motor skills. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs., occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling and squatting. Some potential exposure to fumes associated with soldering.
Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:
  • Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
  • Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
  • Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
  • Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
  • Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.
Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.
SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Middletown, RI, US

Year founded

1981

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