Synchron · 5 months ago
Power Generation Engineer - Navy Submarine Shipbuilding Program Support
Synchron, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Power Generation Engineer to provide engineering support to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command at the Washington Navy Yard. The role involves supporting the design and development of shipboard electrical power generation systems for the COLUMBIA Class Ballistic Missile Submarine.
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Responsibilities
Supporting the design and development of the COLUMBIA Integrated Power System (IPS) electrical system, including but not limited to:
Generation and distribution of all electrical power
Controlling systems for all power generation components
Turbine Generator Design and development, with a focus on the Generator side
Turbine Generator Controlling systems
Work closely with Naval Reactors, PMS 397, The shipbuilder, and Component vendors on detailed design requirements to ensure the highest standards are maintained
Ensure all design criteria are satisfied in the production units
Provide rigorous, responsive, technical acumen while retaining a collaborative and amiable approach
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical (preferred), Mechanical, Computer, or other engineering degree or related technical field (i.e. Physics). Extensive NAVSEA or submarine experience may replace the degree requirements
Five (5) years' experience in the maintenance, operation and issue resolution of power generation systems
Three (3) years' experience in the design of military or commercial power generation systems
Be articulate in both oral and written formats
Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Required clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance
Preferred
Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience on VIRGINA class submarines, at a Prototype site, or Nuclear shipyard
Three (3) years' experience with magnetic bearings as applied to power generation systems
Work experience at NAVSEA, Team Submarine or onboard submarines
Company
Synchron
Synchron is a bioelectronics medicine company that develops neuromodulation solutions for previously-untreatable nervous system conditions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$330MKey Investors
Double Point VenturesARCH Venture PartnersMax Hodak
2025-11-06Series D· $200M
2022-12-15Series C· $75M
2022-02-04Series Unknown
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