Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

REPORTS TO: Sr Department Manager

SUPERVISES: Engineer IV, Engineer III, Engineer II, Engineer I, and assigned Designers

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the engineering team that integrates C5I systems into the ship and ensures compliance with applicable technical requirements. Leads engineering activities across assigned programs, including coordination of government-furnished, contractor-furnished, and internally developed systems. Responsible for personnel assignments, technical quality, and completion of assigned engineering deliverables in coordination with Program Engineering, Electrical Engineering Leads, and Design Management.

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the C5I/Integration functional group in achieving department and program objectives established with the Sr. Department Manager, Program Engineers, and Electrical Engineering Leads.
• Assign personnel and manage workload within approved program resource allocations. Coordinate work sequencing with Electrical Engineering Leads and escalate competing demands or resource constraints to the Sr. Department Manager.
• Oversee ship integration of C5I equipment and systems, including communications, navigation, surveillance, combat systems, networks, and associated infrastructure, as applicable to each program.
• Ensure equipment arrangements, foundations, power, grounding and bonding, cooling, cable routing, and other ship interfaces are defined and coordinated with the responsible engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate with C5I suppliers, integration contractors, customer representatives, and internal engineering teams to resolve interface requirements, technical discrepancies, and integration issues.
• Review contractor and supplier technical information for compatibility with ship design, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.
• Oversee preparation, review, and technical approval of assigned calculations, analyses, specifications, diagrams, interface documents, cable information, and construction drawings within delegated authority.
• Ensure applicable cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and interfaces in coordination with designated cybersecurity personnel and program authorities.
• Evaluate engineering changes for impacts to connected systems, ship interfaces, models, cable data, and downstream deliverables; coordinate required updates with affected groups.
• Establish clear deliverable ownership and monitor work through engineering development, design incorporation, review, comment resolution, and final release.
• Maintain visibility of progress, technical risks, dependencies, and schedule constraints. Communicate issues early and develop recovery actions with program and functional leadership.
• Support production, installation, testing, and commissioning by resolving assigned technical issues and coordinating engineering support.
• Develop personnel, maintain technical procedures, and drive consistent engineering practices and continuous improvement across programs.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 plus years of design and/or construction experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
• Thorough knowledge of ship design and shipbuilding practices
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• Electrical/Controls Engineer:
  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 10 years of equivalent marine design experience

TOOLS:

• Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

• Will manage and direct the work of Engineers Designers and Draftspersons
• Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

• As directed by Sr. Department Manager and Program Engineer

• Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers Designers and Draftspersons
• Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Engineers Designers and Draftspersons

LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.