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Designer - Electrical Engineering (Mid-Career)

General Dynamics NASSCO
dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
2798 Harbor Drive (Show on map)
Jul 25, 2025

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance


SUMMARY

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development and integration of shipboard electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed electrical 3D models, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and equipment layouts in accordance with applicable maritime standards and project specifications. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and other design disciplines to ensure accurate and efficient documentation for power distribution, lighting, control, and communication systems aboard vessels. Proficiency with CAD tools (such as AVEVA, Ship Constructor, SolidWorks, NX, 3D AutoCAD or Revit), knowledge of marine electrical systems, and familiarity with regulatory standards (ABS, IEEE, IEC) are required. Experience in shipbuilding or marine design environments is highly desirable.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

  • Detailed experience in ship design, to include 3D model development, functional engineering products, estimating, planning, procurement, and production processes.
  • Able to recommend valuable improvements to department processes.
  • Anticipates roadblocks and mitigates their impact based on experience
  • Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems or technical issues within assigned work scope
  • Serves as focal point for discussing the organization's agreed technical position with external SMEs and production management
  • Ability to conduct presentations
  • Coordinates and facilitates working groups, including documenting discussions, decisions, and outcomes
  • Mentors the group to advance overall knowledge in the field and other related disciplines
  • Proactively distributes knowledge in areas of expertise
  • Leads team in executing specific projects
  • Understands how requirements connect to each other and order of precedence
  • Assumes additional responsibilities or performs varying work as work situations dictate.
  • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors of Science or Associates degree in CAD and 6-10 years of experience. 4 years of shipbuilding experience can substitute for education.
  • Demonstrated expertise within discipline, with specialize knowledge of process within discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of PC andCAD applications
  • Working knowledge of Aveva Unified Engineering products preffered


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.


PAY SCALE

$89,000 - $154,700

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Call (619) 544-8511 or email nasscohr@nassco.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.

NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer


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