Shipboard Engineer | US Navy

Avaya • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

About AvayaAvaya is an enterprise software leader that helps the world’s largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections.
The Avaya Infinity™ platform unifies fragmented customer experiences, connecting the channels, insights, technologies, and workflows that together create enduring customer and employee relationships.
We believe success is built through strong connections – with each other, with our work, and with our mission. At Avaya, you'll find a community that values your contributions and supports your growth every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.avaya.com Description 
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.
 

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level