Electromagnetic Signature Engineering Lead chez General Dynamics Electric Boat

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

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

• 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.