About this role
Overview
The D477 Electromagnetics team is looking for a continuing professional to be the technical lead for a team of engineers in the area of underwater electromagnetics (UEM) signatures.
The successful candidate will become the technical lead for D477 Electromagnetics’ responsibilities regarding UEM signature, which includes:
- Whole-ship analysis and modeling
- Component and material modeling
- Research of sensor systems
- Supporting development of systems and methods that reduce electromagnetic signature
The successful candidate will perform the following on a day-to-day basis:
- Perform electromagnetics analysis and modeling in CST Studio Suite – Opera 3d
- Investigate new software/techniques for electromagnetic analysis and modeling
- Perform validation testing of analyses and models
- Perform research into new technologies, both hardware and software
- Provide technical oversight of all tasking related to UEM signatures
- Perform related tasking under Electric Boat’s Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program
- Maintain/provide overall project statuses and collaborate with management to determine next steps
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience
- Ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance
Preferred:
- Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
- Related experience in the following areas:
- Electromagnetic analysis/evaluation/modeling
- Electromagnetic hands-on testing (DoD or commercial), including familiarity with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, and other general electrical test equipment
- Ship/submarine signatures
Skills
- Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, which are necessary to function successfully in existing teamed environments.
- Candidates must possess strong mentorship, leadership, and oversight skills, which are necessary to lead a team of engineers.
- The ability to multi-task and possession of skills that permit independent functioning without significant oversight is also desired.
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About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- The successful candidate will lead a team in underwater electromagnetics signature analysis, modeling, and research. They will also provide technical oversight and maintain project statuses.
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