Systems Engineer

About the Organization
Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Delphinus Engineering is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our customers with US Navy tasking. This position will develop, review, and support testing of shipboard and shore based systems to include hardware, software, and network interfaces. Applicants must have experience in the design, assembly, troubleshooting, systems engineering development for shipboard systems, including the ability to work with cross functional teams to develop new features, troubleshoot existing systems, and create, modify, and/or use system documentation and schematics. The position will complete assigned tasking and work with teams including Navy customer personnel and other organizations to provide solutions to the fleet.

LOCATION: Hybrid: 50% Remote/50% On Location (Philadelphia, PA.)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support existing systems delivered to the Navy and advise Navy personnel on strategies for upgrading, life cycle support, and maintenance of fielded software and hardware.
• Advise Navy teams on system architecture, software frameworks and development strategies, and optimize development, test, and fielding plans.
• Lead new development projects to upgrade, enhance, or alter existing HM&E systems for both shipboard installations and shore based labs.
• Generate, modify, and review requirements and design specifications and assist with the Navy's systems engineering process for development and test HM&E systems.
• Generate and execute test plans and procedures. Support performance of validation and verification testing of HM&E systems.
• Troubleshoot, modify, construct and test various types of electrical and/or Navy shipboard HM&E equipment.
• Review existing software, generate new software, and correct, convert, and/or modify existing code to meet specifications.
• Create and update technical documentation such as users' manuals, product specifications, and training materials.
• Apply technical knowledge of systems engineering principles in order to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems.
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment such as network traffic analyzers, digital multi-meters, or oscilloscopes
• Make recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• Track issues identified in test or deployment to resolution through the product lifecycle
• Prepare operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
• Assist with quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
• Participate in special projects as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 or more years of experience with control systems in industrial, maritime, or defense environments

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with development and testing of shipboard HM&E systems. Must have ability to read and interpret ladder logic diagrams.
• Basic mechanical and electrical principals and how to effectively troubleshoot equipment and design integration.
• Experience with Navy systems preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Attention to detail and meticulous logging of testing, troubleshooting steps, and findings.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must have an active government security clearance or the ability to obtain security clearance.
• Travel Requirements: Travel may be up to 25%.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The work is hybrid, with performance remotely, at contractor offices, and at client site locations which may be office, lab, or shipboard environments. Work may be performed onboard US Navy Ships (pier side and at sea), which requires proper safety precautions and ability to go up and down shipboard stairways (ladders); work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.
• Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.
• The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Req Number
ENG-25-00001

Location
Philadelphia, PA

This position is currently accepting applications.

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