Design Specialist

  • NASSCO
  • San Diego, California
  • Full Time

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development and integration of shipboard electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed electrical 3D models, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and equipment layouts in accordance with applicable maritime standards and project specifications. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and other design disciplines to ensure accurate and efficient documentation for power distribution, lighting, control, and communication systems aboard vessels. Proficiency with CAD tools (such as AVEVA, Ship Constructor, SolidWorks, NX, 3D AutoCAD or Revit), knowledge of marine electrical systems, and familiarity with regulatory standards (ABS, IEEE, IEC) are required. Experience in shipbuilding or marine design environments is highly desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Able to skillfully complete products with little to no supervision or technical oversight. Anticipates roadblocks and mitigates their impact based on experience

  • Identifies and applies state of the art solutions to complex problems

  • Serves as focal point for discussing the organization's agreed technical position with external-to-engineering SMEs and representatives (such ABS surveyors, Production Superintendents, Managers, Deputy Ship Design Managers)

  • Coordinates and facilitates working groups, including driving to decisions, and determining follow on actions

  • Identifies needs for additional training/guidance for individuals in the team and the need for mentoring

  • Mentors their department on advanced technical principles, theories and concepts

  • Understands context for creation and prior applications of requirements (such as rules, regulations, contracts, and references) as well as requirements at the periphery of a given technical situation and related prior variations on those requirements

  • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Job ID: 516070416
Originally Posted on: 4/3/2026

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