Shipboard Engineer | US Navy

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The Mission

As a Principal Systems Architect, you will be the technical visionary behind the complex, shipboard-integrated communication solutions powering the US Navy. This is a unique, multidisciplinary role where Telephony meets Toughness. You will lead the design of multi-vendor integrations, bridging the gap between high-end commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology and the brutal physical realities of a maritime combat environment.

From designing custom server hardware to ensuring Avaya's next-gen software can survive a Grade-A shock event, you are the final word on technical integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Architecture: Lead the design and integration of complex shipboard communication systems (Telephony, Messaging, Conferencing, and Networking).

Hardware Ruggedization: Specify COTS equipment and architect the transition from "office-grade" to "military-grade," ensuring components can handle extreme heat, humidity, and weight constraints.

Custom Server Design: Build custom server specifications from the ground up to handle the unique power and space rigors of naval installations.

Environmental Qualification: Oversee the full lifecycle of MIL-SPEC testing, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and software failures in real-time during environmental stress tests.

Strategic Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between the Sales team, the US Navy customer, and Avaya Product Design teams to influence future roadmap features for defense needs.

Compliance & Safety: Apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards specifically adapted for shipboard safety and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) mitigation.

Technical Mastery Required

To be successful, you must be comfortable solving problems across 12 distinct domains:

• Telephony & VoIP
• Messaging Systems
• Conferencing Tools
• Networking (Routing/Switching)
• Power Distribution
• Thermal Management
• Humidity Control
• Weight & Balance
• Custom Software Integration
• OS & Hypervisors (Virtualization)
• Firmware Strategy
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Military Standards & Testing Expertise

You will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ensuring our designs meet the following rigorous standards:

• Shock & Vibration: MIL-DTL-901E (High Impact) and MIL-STD-167-1 (Propulsion Vibration).
• EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461 (Interference) and MIL-STD-1310 (Bonding/Grounding/EMP).
• Environmental: MIL-STD-810 (Temp/Humidity).
• Acoustics & Power: MIL-STD-740/1474 (Noise) and MIL-STD-1399 (Shipboard Power Interface).
• Human Factors: MIL-STD-1472 (Human Engineering).

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.

Experience: Extensive experience in systems integration, specifically within military or highly regulated industrial environments.

Soft Skills: Strong ability to interface with high-level customers and sales teams; proficient in Project Management concepts.

Tools: Mastery of office productivity suites, project planning software, and CAD drawings for design package facilitation.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

Why Join This Team?

This is not a "desk job." It is a high-impact engineering role where your designs are deployed on the most advanced vessels in the world. You will have the autonomy to specify hardware, the authority to lead multi-vendor integrations, and the challenge of solving problems that don't exist in a standard data center.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason.