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Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA and Chesapeake, VA. KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.
Position Summary:
KES, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer with knowledge and experience to support engineering and design and Lifecycle support efforts for US Navy Ships and Combatant Craft. In this role, the Electrical Engineer will join the Combatant Craft Engineering and Design Services Division covering the functional areas of project management, research and development (R&D), science and technology (S&T) development, planning, acquisition engineering, integrated logistics support (ILS), in-service engineering, testing and evaluation, boat inventory management (BIM), and life cycle management for watercraft.
Responsibilities:
The Electrical Engineer shall perform watercraft electrical and electronic equipment and system integration design, including the consideration/analysis of power generation, conversion, and distribution, illumination, interior/exterior communications, navigation, control systems, networks, Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Combat, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, and other electrical and electronic systems.
The Electrical Engineer shall perform analysis, calculations and verification of designs for electrical and electronic systems including, but not limited to:
- Antenna selection and location, Alternator sizing, Battery sizing, Battery reserve capacity, Breaker sizing, Cable sizing, Coordination study, Fault current analysis, Generator sizing, Load analysis, Motor sizing, Resistance, Voltage Drop, Radio Frequency (RF) signal loss, EMI predictions, RF signal propagation, and Radiation pattern prediction.
Candidate would be responsible for performing the following:
- Analyze ship as built and/or modification drawings to determine impact of proposed ship upgrades.
- Coordinate all electrical work between multiple alterations and integrate with all affected disciplines/teammates.
- Lead engineers and technicians on ship check activities, such as surveying existing ship power, lighting and control systems and recording cable and breaker sizes and locations in respect to internal ship datums and frames.
- Confirm all engineer and technician design work and interference control plans onboard ship.
- Expert in ship electrical construction techniques, terminology and general characteristics (port/starboard, fore/aft.)
- Design and modify existing electrical control systems.
- Answer client design questions and problems with clear and concise answers and cost-effective design solutions.
- Responsible for checking all electrical engineers and design personnel calculations as required.
- Lead electrical design projects for assigned ship-class.
- Check all KES electrical drawings ensuring that they meet government and regulatory body approval requirements and integrate with other engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for working closely with and mentor electrical engineering and design personnel.
- May be requested to work at Government Site located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Ft Story (JEBLCFTS).
Education/Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Existing U.S. Government granted personnel security clearance or eligibility at the SECRET level preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited college or university.
- Must be willing and able to travel CONUS/OCONUS for ship checks as required.
Preferred:
EIT certificate and/or PE desired.
Experience:
- Senior Engineer 7+ years of electrical/electronic engineering and design experience which includes 2D CAD drawing development.
- Junior Level 0-3 years of electrical/electronic engineering and design experience which includes 2D CAD drawing development.
- Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with 2D CAD and Microsoft Excel.
Desired Specialized Experience:
- Knowledge and experience working with Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Detachment, Code 83 Combatant Craft Group is highly desirable.
Since 1995, KES has continued to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
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