Senior Electrical Engineer

at  OSI Maritime Systems

Who are OSI?
We are a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions for naval and maritime security operations. We specialize in designing and delivering advanced electronic navigation systems, including Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS) and Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS). OSI’s technology is used by navies and coast guards worldwide to enhance situational awareness, operational efficiency, and mission effectiveness. With a global presence, we have offices in Canada, the UK, Taiwan, Australia and our newest office in Kiel, Germany.
The Role
The Senior Electrical Engineer is part of the engineering team that develops marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI’s government and naval markets that offer market leading performance and reliability, minimize production costs and are maintainable over an extended lifecycle. The Electrical Engineer 4 leads and executes the electrical design. This role will be apart of the growth of our new German office in Kiel.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads detailed studies, experiments, research and tests for the design and development of navigation system products to established codes, standards, drawings, specifications and customer requirements for both commercial and military customers
• Leads the electrical design based on COTS, military grade products and customized solutions which includes the approval of parts and components
• Writes and maintains Company’s electrical standards and best practices
• Trains and mentors Electrical Engineers on Company’s electrical standards and best practices
• Approves elements of the Company’s parts database
• Interprets, analyzes, and approves hardware requirements, hardware design documents, and ensures the proposed solution meets the stated requirements
• Leads the creation of electrical schematics, block diagrams, cable lists and drawings to prescribed standards
• Ensures designs are optimized for adherence to EMI/EMC standards
• Prepares and approves written plans, calculations, designs, specifications and material lists
• Leads and reviews technical tasks requiring accuracy of calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed methods.
• Interprets, analyzes, and approves design data for feasibility studies and reports, making recommendations on technical problem resolution
• Provides design information and guidance to support personnel and suppliers for detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
• Ensures that designs meet system, customer and budgetary requirements and are compliant with industry and government standards
• Clearly communicates technical and design documentation to other departments
• Initiates and approves engineering change request (ECRs)
• Follows and promotes workplace operating and environmental, health and safety procedures and guidelines

• Leads detailed studies, experiments, research and tests for the design and development of navigation system products to established codes, standards, drawings, specifications and customer requirements for both commercial and military customers
• Leads the electrical design based on COTS, military grade products and customized solutions which includes the approval of parts and components
• Writes and maintains Company’s electrical standards and best practices
• Trains and mentors Electrical Engineers on Company’s electrical standards and best practices
• Approves elements of the Company’s parts database
• Interprets, analyzes, and approves hardware requirements, hardware design documents, and ensures the proposed solution meets the stated requirements
• Leads the creation of electrical schematics, block diagrams, cable lists and drawings to prescribed standards
• Ensures designs are optimized for adherence to EMI/EMC standards
• Prepares and approves written plans, calculations, designs, specifications and material lists
• Leads and reviews technical tasks requiring accuracy of calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed methods.
• Interprets, analyzes, and approves design data for feasibility studies and reports, making recommendations on technical problem resolution
• Provides design information and guidance to support personnel and suppliers for detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
• Ensures that designs meet system, customer and budgetary requirements and are compliant with industry and government standards
• Clearly communicates technical and design documentation to other departments
• Initiates and approves engineering change request (ECRs)
• Follows and promotes workplace operating and environmental, health and safety procedures and guideline