C Electronics Integration Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Overview
Vigor Marine is seeking an experienced Electronics & Electrical Test Integration Engineer to support construction, integration, dock trials, and sea trials for the MSV(L) program in Vancouver, WA. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role embedded inside the shipyard environment. The position bridges Engineering, Production, Vendors, and Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) providers to ensure all electronic, control, communication, and electrical systems are properly installed, integrated, and trial-ready.
This is not a design-only position. This is an integration leadership role focused on execution and delivery. Background check, US Citizenship, 90% travel, and a drug screening are requirements for this position. Contingent on client approval.
- Navigation & Bridge Electronics Integration
- Support power-up, configuration, and validation of radar, ECDIS, GPS, gyro, AIS, displays, and associated sensors
- Verify sensor-to-display data flow and system redundancy
- Conduct failover and alarm validation testing
- Support Harbor Acceptance Tests (HAT) and Sea Trials
- Communications Systems Integration
- Oversee integration of internal and external communications systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, antennas, sound-powered phones, COMSEC interfaces)
- Perform end-to-end signal verification and transmit power stability checks
- Validate antenna grounding and isolation
- Support Army/Navy communications validation during dock and sea trials
- Mission & Network Systems
- Validate data networks, CCTV systems, mission displays, cargo monitoring systems, and time synchronization systems
- Confirm network connectivity and system-to-system data flow
- Verify power and UPS integration
- Coordinate interface readiness with Army-Furnished Equipment (AFE)
- Machinery Control & Monitoring Systems
- Support IMCS, PLC cabinets, propulsion control electronics, and alarm circuits
- Perform signal verification (sensor ? PLC ? HMI)
- Validate alarm setpoints and fail-safe configurations
- Conduct local/remote control transfer testing
- Support blackout and recovery drills
- Electrical Power Distribution
- Support testing of main and emergency switchboards, load centers, UPS systems, and battery systems
- Perform insulation resistance and continuity testing
- Support emergency power changeover tests
- Verify grounding and bonding integrity
- Safety & Alarm Systems
- Test fire detection, flooding alarms, gas detection (if applicable), emergency lighting, and annunciation systems
- Verify integration with IMCS and bridge systems
- Conduct power-loss and failover testing
- Army-Furnished Equipment (AFE) Integration
- Serve as shipyard integration lead for GFE interfaces
- Validate power, data, and grounding connections
- Support Army-led test events
- Troubleshoot ship/AFE boundary issues
- Ensure configuration documentation alignment
- Strong cross-functional communication skills
- Ability to work directly with Production, Vendors, and Government representatives
- Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting capability
- Ability to operate effectively under trial schedule pressure
- Proactive problem solver — identifies issues before they escalate
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of shipboard electrical/electronics integration experience
- Experience with shipyard construction environments
- Working knowledge of PLC systems, IMCS, switchboards, and marine power distribution
- Familiarity with Navy or Army vessel programs preferred
- Experience Supporting Dock Trials And Sea Trials Strongly Preferred
- Ability to read and interpret shipyard drawings, wiring diagrams, and system schematics
- Strong troubleshooting skills in integrated marine systems
- Prior experience supporting MSV(L), LCS, OPC, auxiliary vessels, or similar military/commercial hybrid platforms
- Familiarity With ABS Or Other Classification Society Requirements
- Experience interfacing with Government Furnished Equipment providers
- Understanding of cybersecurity/network integration in marine environments
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