Full-Time
Marine Electrical Engineer
Hybrid
Posted on 4/4/2025
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides IT and engineering services to government
Compensation Overview
$77.6k - $129.6k/yr
Mid
No H1B Sponsorship
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3 + years of related working in one of the following specialized fields: electric propulsion, machinery control, power generation or distribution systems
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
- Review electrical systems design drawings, interpret ship specifications, evaluate power and lighting systems, and electric or diesel-electric propulsion.
- Write electrical system specifications for concept, preliminary and contract-level designs and ship modifications.
- Review marine electrical systems and define engineering requirements. Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
- Perform design and calculations including but not limited to EPLA (Electric Power Load Analysis), Arc-Flash Analysis, Electrical System Survivability Analysis, and Ground Fault Analysis.
- Conduct design, analysis, studies, and recapitalization of electrical circuits, power monitoring and control systems, electric propulsion, and power generation.
- Evaluate effect of new or modified electrical subsystems on overall system performance.
- Review and adjudicate system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFS’s), Request for Waiver (RFW), and Engineering Changes (EC’s).
AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides information technology and engineering services specifically for the U.S. government. The company focuses on areas such as IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering. Their offerings include migrating legacy systems, developing mobile applications, and enhancing user experiences. AMERICAN SYSTEMS primarily serves federal government agencies, particularly within the Intelligence Community. A key aspect of the company is its employee-owned structure, which motivates its workforce to contribute to the company's success. Their main goal is to secure government contracts to deliver technical and engineering support for national security initiatives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Founded
1975
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Won a $1B contract with DISA for test and evaluation support.
- Focus on cybersecurity solutions aligns with government budget increases.
- Expertise in legacy systems migration meets federal digital transformation demands.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from emerging tech companies threatens market share.
- Rapid technological changes may outpace company's adaptation capabilities.
- Potential budget cuts in federal IT spending could reduce contract opportunities.
What makes AMERICAN SYSTEMS unique
- Employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success.
- Expertise in legacy systems migration positions them well for government contracts.
- Strong relationships with federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
David Dacquino joins AMERICAN SYSTEMS' Board of directors.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS appointed Eric Wolf to the newly-created position of vice president of innovation.
American Systems has chosen its Account Management Director Babak Nouri to replace John Steckel as vice president of corporate development.
American Systems, a Chantilly, Virginia-based government services contractor, has promoted Babak Nouri to vice president of corporate development from his former position as account management director.
Chantilly, Virginia-based American Systems has promoted John Steckel, vice president of corporate development, to serve as president and CEO beginning on Sept. 6.