Electrical/Electronics Engineer III (Maritime Navigation Systems)

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Job Summary: SOLVERE is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead technical teams in the design, development, and manufacturing of tactical navigation systems for surface and submarine platforms. This role combines senior-level electrical engineering expertise with the responsibilities of a Task Manager, including the management of personnel and the planning, scheduling, and performance of contracted tasks. The manager oversees the development of specialized electronic equipment and military-grade interface circuits while providing mentorship and fostering team spirit.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Lead tactical system design, overseeing the development of navigation sensors and commercial-to-military interface circuits for maritime platforms.
• Direct requirements and power systems, formulating performance requirements for complex electrical systems and leading power distribution architecture and load balancing.
• Oversee circuit and embedded systems, managing the design of high-precision circuit boards and integrated embedded microprocessor systems.
• Manage cable plant and compliance, overseeing the development of comprehensive cable plant designs and ensuring systems meet EMI best practices and MIL-STD qualification requirements.
• Perform thermal management and integration, directing heat loading analysis and examining Interface Control Documents (ICD) to integrate new hardware into ship architectures.
• Manage CAD documentation and materials, overseeing the development of end-to-end system engineering drawings and the selection of appropriate Mil-Spec and COTS materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers, logisticians, and technicians to ensure product deadlines and workmanship standards are met.
• Manage, motivate, and instruct employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training/development, performance management, promotion, discipline, and termination.
• Provide mentorship for and assessment of personnel, including using business and management principles to make improvements or take corrective action where necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, department personnel, and other company staff for the completion of both contractual and SOLVERE administrative purposes.
• Manage assigned task schedules and budgets in accordance with applicable contract/delivery orders and the SOLVERE Quality Management System (QMS).
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of professional service in electrical engineering is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in task management or technical leadership is required.
• Fulfills the Key Personnel LCAT: ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS III .
  
  

As a requirement of employment, all SOLVERE employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (JEBLCFS) / Norfolk, VA

Travel

• Required in support of dockside and at-sea system grooms, site surveys, and NAVCERT events. Estimated quarterly.
  
  

Clearance

• Top Secret (TS/SCI access required)
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Benefits

Solvere offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The Solvere benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families. Solvere also includes basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee. Employees may elect to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays. Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.

About the Company Visit: www.solveretechnical.com

Solvere Technical Group is committed to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.