D489 MAIN PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MPC) – SYSTEMS ENGINEER (SOFTWARE) (ENGINEER I/II)

COLUMBIA Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering has an opening for an engineer to support the design, test, and system and shipboard integration of the COLUMBIA Class Main Propulsion Control System (MPC). This role provides the opportunity to oversee the development and integration of critical components into the revolutionary electric propulsion system for the COLUMBIA Class. The D489 MPC team responsibilities include MPC design development/redesign efforts, qualification testing, and analysis for all systems within the component including digital signal processors (DSPs), general purpose processors, control systems, etc. Additionally, the team has a strong focus on driving the supplier schedule including oversight of design documentation, test procedures, and test reports to meet all applicable requirements while identifying deficiencies in the specification to apply lessons learned to future electric propulsion plant submarine topologies. Engineers in the group will assist in MPC construction support, shipboard integration, and test support at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities, including the IPS Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA and the Groton Shipyard.Responsibilities: The engineer hired for this position will be expected to:Coordinate and oversee MPC supplier design and redesign efforts (software and hardware)Verify control system design compliance with specifications and system requirementsTroubleshoot test data/findings for MPCs at the IPS CTF and supplier facilityImplement short-term and long-term solutions to software bugsInterface with subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior technical personnel at Electric BoatInterface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, BPMI, and vendorsInterface with Operations and Trades at Electric Boat manufacturing and testing facilitiesEnforce technical requirements on vendorsSupport lifecycle management activities such as spares and obsolescence managementRequirements Qualifications BS or MS engineering degree with technical background (Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, etc.)0 - 4 years of relevant post-graduate engineering experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearanceExperience using Microsoft productsAbility to occasionally travel to remote facilities within the United States (Philadelphia, PA; Milwaukee, WI; Washington, D.C., etc.)PreferredMS engineering degree with technical background (Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, etc.)Experience in control systems and digital signal processing theory and developmentExperience with motor control and power electronicsMulti-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems-based productsExperience using MATLAB and/or SimulinkExperience working with government customersAbility to understand macro level objectives and priorities while driving detailed level actionsExperience with MIL StandardsSkillsEffective communicatorHighly driven personalitySelf-starting mentalityStrong leadership skillsStrong problem solver, exceptionally well organized, and detail orientedStrong technical writer