Electrical Engineer IV
Austal USAMobile, Alabama, United States
Posted January 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.
Job Description
Austal USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer IV to lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers, and Draftspersons. The successful candidate will have 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in the shipbuilding industry and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. The Electrical Engineer IV will be responsible for complex system calculations, specification trace packages, detailed engineering reports, and system drawings. They will also facilitate training, mentoring, and developing other engineers, and establish relationships with other engineers, departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in the shipbuilding industry
- 12+ years engineering experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness and ability to train and mentor employees
- Ability to work independently with limited daily guidance and oversight
- Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
- Flexible with prioritizing tasks and able to work concurrent tasks and projects
- Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Company match
- Employee stock purchase plan