Electrical Engineer
Posted Nov 13 · Last collected Nov 13
About this role
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our team, supporting the B Department at the NSWC Dahlgren Division. This position is perfect for someone with an Electrical Engineering degree who has a strong desire to learn about Electromagnetic Environment Effects (E3) and sensor systems on Navy Ships.
Responsibilities
Provide direct support to the Shipboard EMC Improvement Program (SEMCIP), focusing on test, evaluation, and integration of Navy shipboard sensor systems.
Characterize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues of fielded systems and develop field fixes.
Identify EMC vulnerabilities of the systems being tested.
Support test planning, procedure development, test execution, analyze test data, create test reports, and brief results to leadership.
Utilize modeling and simulation programs, such as MATLAB and Python, for data analysis.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators
- Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Python)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Active or interim DoW Secret clearance
- Experience in Electrical Engineering, E3, EMI, and/or EMC
- Experience with test, evaluation, and integration of Navy Radar, Communications, and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
Work Environment
This is a full-time onsite role at Dahlgren Base, with occasional travel to shipyards for testing (up to 15%). The position involves working five days per week on average at NSWC Dahlgren.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Dahlgren, VA.
Pay and
Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.i have an older copy of their benefits and can send doc via email
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Dahlgren, VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
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