Research and Development Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview About Hepburn and Sons Hepburn and Sons LLC is a trusted advisor to the American maritime industry and the Department of Defense. We deliver expert advisory, engineering, and technology transition services with a warfighter-first focus. Built on a foundation of integrity, we honor handshakes as rigorously as contracts and place trust at the center of every decision and customer relationship. Our team bridges the gap between research & development and operational impact. Join us in applying intellectual rigor and passion for meaningful work to solve today's most critical defense challenges. The Opportunit y Overview As a Research and Development Engineer at Hepburn and Sons LLC, you will be joining innovators to lead technology development, grow our engineering capabilities, and support our customers in the Defense industry - integrating technology for our warfighter capabilities. You will be welcomed into a group with diverse expertise and engineering backgrounds that are dedicated to mentor and support our entire work staff at all levels. Responsibilities * Provide analysis of electrical and electromagnetic effects on military ships * Develop and integrate models of naval vessels and maritime systems, working alongside other prestigious industry teammates * Support designs of power and energy survivability systems on military ships * Assist in the development of test events and test strategy of military equipment in the lab and in the field, provide analysis of test results * Develop Modeling and simulation approaches to enhance testing event, enhance test strategies and de-risk maritime electric system vulnerabilities. Among others, these are technologies you will have opportunity to model * Navigation system * Electrical power distribution * Ship combat systems * Engage in digital engineering, modeling and simulation (M&S) including various software platforms and a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach for acceleration and continuity of systems engineering design * Verify and validate technologies against military performance requirements and standards to support military concept of operations (CONOPS) * Perform technology demonstrations, qualification programs, requirements development, system design integration, design space exploration or analysis of alternatives studies * Participate and present at conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions * Up to 20% travel Qualifications * BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Physics * Experience in one of the following and preferred familiarity with the remaining: power systems, power electronics, sensors, advanced manufacturing, functional materials for electrical systems, or model-based systems engineering * 5 or more years of engineering experience * Active DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one) * Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software * Documented experience and demonstrable skills should be within the electromagnetic and electrostatic domains. * Working knowledge of 3D modeling software Preferred Qualifications * MS degree preferred * Writing experience with white papers, publications, and/or proposals * Experience with R&D engineering and technology development Salary range (subject to experience and qualifications)- $80,000 - $100,000