Shipboard Engineer (US Navy)

TL;DR

Shipboard Engineer (Military Systems): Designing and integrating complex shipboard communication solutions for the US Navy with an accent on hardware ruggedization and multi-vendor systems integration. Focus on transitioning COTS technology to military-grade specifications, solving extreme environmental challenges, and ensuring MIL-SPEC compliance.

Location: New Jersey, NJ. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory; no sponsorship is available.

Company

An enterprise software leader that helps the world’s largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections through the hirify.global Infinity platform.

What you will do

• Lead the design and integration of complex shipboard communication systems including telephony, messaging, and networking.
• Architect the transition of COTS equipment to military-grade hardware capable of withstanding extreme heat, humidity, and shock.
• Build custom server specifications tailored for the power and space constraints of naval installations.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of MIL-SPEC testing and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures in real-time.
• Act as a technical liaison between Sales, the US Navy, and Product Design teams to influence the defense roadmap.
• Apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards for shipboard safety and EMP mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent validated experience.
• Extensive experience in systems integration within military or highly regulated industrial environments.
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Project Management concepts and CAD drawings for design package facilitation.
• Deep expertise in MIL-STD standards (Shock & Vibration, EMI/EMC, Environmental, Acoustics, and Human Factors).
• Ability to work in a high-impact role that is not a standard desk job, involving deployment on advanced vessels.

Culture & Benefits

• Community that values individual contributions and supports professional growth.
• Opportunity to work on the most advanced naval vessels in the world.
• High degree of autonomy in specifying hardware and leading multi-vendor integrations.