Systems Engineer

Position Overview

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—including hardware, software, and network interfaces. Applicants must have experience in the design, assembly, troubleshooting, and systems engineering development for shipboard systems, and must be able to work with cross-functional teams to develop new features, troubleshoot existing systems, and create, modify, and 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.)

Key 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, 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 testing of HM&E systems.
• Generate and execute test plans and procedures; support 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 systems engineering principles to put equipment in operational condition and resolve complex problems.
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment (e.g., network traffic analyzers, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes).
• Make recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• Track issues identified in testing 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 Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with development and testing of shipboard HM&E systems, with the ability to read and interpret ladder logic diagrams.
• Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical principles and effective troubleshooting of equipment and system integration.
• Experience with Navy systems is preferred and the ability to read electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook) and strong attention to detail in documenting testing and troubleshooting procedures.
• Candidates must have an active government security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance.
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
• Work Environment: Hybrid work performed remotely, at contractor offices, and at client site locations—including shipboard settings where proper safety precautions and some physical effort are necessary.