Project Engineer (Electrical Focus)

The Project Engineer supports the Senior Electrical Engineer in coordinating organizing and executing projectspecific engineering tasks for autonomous surface vessel programs. This role provides daytoday assistance with planning scheduling documentation system integration and communication across internal and external stakeholders.

The position is designed for an earlycareer engineer with a degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline who is eager to develop systemslevel thinking while gaining handson experience with electrical control and communication systems. The engineer will help ensure that engineering activities align with project requirements regulatory standards and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daytoday tasking planning and coordination across a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams subcontractors and program management; document action items and followups.
• Attend weekly design and status meetings; assist in resolving pending issues.
• Help track engineering design progress schedules risks and resource needs.

• Support integration of electrical systems including power distribution lighting control systems sensors communications and onboard electronics.
• Assist in reviewing engineering products to identify risks inconsistencies or integration issues.
• Provide basic troubleshooting and testing support under senior guidance.
• Contribute to system verification and validation activities.

• Prepare organize and maintain engineering documentation drawings interface definitions and configuration records.

• Coordinate communication within the engineering department and between engineering production logistics and program management.

Desired Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles especially related to power systems electronics or control systems.
• Interest in maritime systems autonomous platforms or complex integrated systems.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to stay organized manage multiple tasks and follow direction from senior engineers.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic CAD or modeling tools (AutoCAD etc.).
• Exposure to ABS IEEE USCG or other maritime standards is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-5 years of relevant engineering experience (internships coops or academic projects welcome).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with system integration maritime systems machinery controls or defense programs.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation configuration management or project coordination.
• Exposure to commercial or military vessel programs is a plus.

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