D489 MAIN PROPULSION MOTOR DRIVE (MPD) SYSTEMS ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II)

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D489 MAIN PROPULSION MOTOR DRIVE

(MPD)

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

(ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II) Job ID Number 2026-18636 Groton, CT, US Category Engineering Employment Type Full Time Business Unit Electric Boat Apply Now At

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D489 MAIN PROPULSION MOTOR DRIVE

(MPD)

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

(ELECTRICAL) (ENGINEER I/II)

US-CT-Groton Job ID:

2026-18636

Type:

Full-Time # of

Openings:

4

Category:

Engineering EB Groton Shipyard Overview

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Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering has an opening for an engineer to support the design, test, and system integration of the

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Class Main Propulsion Motor Drives (MPDs). This role provides the opportunity to oversee the development and integration of critical components into the revolutionary electric propulsion system for the

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Class. The

D489 MPD

team responsibilities include MPD design efforts, qualification testing, and analysis of complex systems within the component including power electronics, electromagnetics, control systems, etc. Additionally, the team has a strong focus on driving the supplier deliverables, test procedures, test reports, and design to meet all applicable requirements without deviation while identifying deficiencies in the specification to apply lessons learned to future electric propulsion plant submarine topologies. Engineers in the group will assist in MPD construction support and shipboard integration at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities and test support at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT, and the IPS Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities:

The engineer hired for this position will be expected to: Coordinate supplier MPD design and redesign efforts (Hardware and Software) Verify control system design compliance with specifications and system requirements Support testing and troubleshooting for MPDs at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT, the IPS CTF, and supplier facility Support lifecycle management activities Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and suppliers Interface with Operations and Trades at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities Enforce technical requirements on suppliers Responsibilities Experience using Microsoft products Effective communicator Highly driven personality Self-Starting mentality Strong leadership skills Strong problem solver, exceptionally well organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications Requirements:

BS or MS electrical engineering degree with technical background (Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, etc.) 1 - 3 years of post-graduate relevant engineering experience Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Ability to occasionally travel to remote facilities within the United States (Philadelphia, PA; Milwaukee, WI; Washington, D.C., etc.)

Preferred:

Masters degree in electrical engineering Experience working with government customers Ability to understand macro level objectives and priorities while driving detailed level actions Multi-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems based products Experience with Military Standards Experience in variable speed motor drives, control systems, power electronics Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink Experience with model based systems engineering

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