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Virginia Beach, VA
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Job Description
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Electrical Designer to join our team. This position is onsite located on site at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop, modify, and optimize robust electrical components and systems for maritime environments, including power distribution, tactical communications, and control systems.
- Create detailed electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD. Develop 3D models and layouts utilizing SolidWorks.
- Perform critical electrical load calculations, voltage drop analyses, component sizing, and compile precise equipment specifications to ensure optimal shipboard power reliability.
- Review, evaluate, and formally approve detailed engineering drawings, modifications, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with strict military, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Oversee and actively participate in prototype development, laboratory testing, and craft integration. Troubleshoot complex design, manufacturing, and performance issues in real-time.
- Partner closely with internal engineering teams, product developers, and Navy stakeholders to deliver mission-ready technical solutions.
- Maintain meticulous project documentation and design records
- Requires occasional travel to Chesapeake, VA, and within the United States for site visits.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 7+ years of progressive experience in electrical design, with a strong preference for maritime, small boat, or naval craft systems.
- Expertise utilizing AutoCAD
- Experience manufacturing processes, materials, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Experience performing foundational and advanced electrical engineering calculations (load, sizing, schematics).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical data clearly to engineering teams and Navy leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling) is highly desirable.
- Prior experience supporting the NSWC Combatant Craft Division or similar DoD maritime programs.
- Specific design experience with U.S. Navy small boats, combatant craft, or amphibious assault craft systems.
- Demonstrated experience in project management or leading small design teams.
- Familiarity with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and maritime regulatory standards (e.g., ABYC, IEEE 45).
Clearance Requirements:
- US citizenship required and an active or current Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements:
- You must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- You will need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
- This role frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
- You must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
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