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Serco · 3 months ago

Senior Electrical (Materials & Assemblies) Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $199K/yr

8+ years exp

Serco is a leading provider of services to the U.S. military and federal agencies, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program. The role involves providing technical and programmatic support, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, and managing technical requirements for submarine shipbuilding programs.

AutomotiveConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGovernmentInformation TechnologyOutsourcingTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess risk for technical decisions for Electrical Systems for VIRGINIA Class Ships. Deliver detailed support/risk briefs to Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Deputy Ship Design Managers and provides technical expertise in the production of critical design and production documents provided by the SITs and MAITs

Provide engineering assessment, research, and problem resolution for VIRGINIA class Electrical Systems

Be a technical SME who is familiar with cabling, junction boxes, motors, actuators and the material requirements associated with them

Provide expert responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Engineering Reports (ERs), Work Deferral Requests (WDRs), Departures from Specification (DFS), and Liaison Action Requests (LAR)

Support the VIRGINIA Class submarine Program Office for the integration and execution of VIRGINIA Electrical system concept and design changes by participating / leading VTCs, working groups, and planning and technical meetings

Assist with the development and implementation of programmatic documentation including ship and systems specifications, performance specifications, interface control documentation, and design decision documentation

Provide subject matter expertise with managing of programmatic, technical, administrative and support activities required to develop and execute the VIRGINIA Block V functions

Provide subject matter expertise in the development of technology roadmaps and processes to support Block Upgrades

Review technical correspondence from EB, adjudicating comments, and providing official PMS 450 responses

Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training materials, and provide technical recommendations

Work with other PMS 450 positions to include other SITs, SDMs, DSDMs, MAITs, and NAVSEA Technical Warrant Holders (TWH), including electrical

Deliver formal presentations of engineering issues and concerns to the PMS 450 Program Manager and other senior officials on complex issues

Develop close working relationships with technical warrant holders, subject matter experts, systems engineering specialists, ship designers, and fabrication trades to develop cost-effective systems and designs that meet requirements

Review technical products, determine stakeholders, come through comment resolution on technical products, write letters to codify direction back to our contractor

Develop solutions to a variety of controversial problems; anticipates future trends; and investigate application of new technology or approaches

This position requires resolution of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast paced environment

Use your expertise and knowledge of electrical systems, Navy specifications, welding, fasteners, materials, mechanical equipment, and general methods of manufacturing in performing technical evaluations

Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions

Electrical engineers will also support project engineers overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality, working in a team environment, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors

Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations

Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications

Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials

Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain

Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms and PQs, which are similar to VIRs / UNSATs

Change management via Enterprise Change Request

Quality Control: Implement stringent quality control measures during the construction phase to maintain adherence to design specifications and regulatory standards

Interface Coordination: Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of structural elements with electrical, mechanical, and systems components

Responsible for supporting and sometimes leading cross discipline teams of engineers and designers to execute tasking as assigned by the program manager. Engineer will interface with many stakeholder both internal and external to PMS450 and will be responsible for day-to-day project management and engineering activities such as working with Subject Matter Expert (SME) leads to develop and execute technical project plans, estimating schedules and costs, tracking progress, coordinating resolution of technical issues, and identifying risks and concerns to the program manager

Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines

Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions

Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations

Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications

Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials

Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain

Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms

Change management via Enterprise Change Request

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringNavy shipbuilding experienceTechnical documentationProject managementDoD Secret security clearanceProfessional Engineer CertificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingFlexibility

Required

An active or current DoD Secret security clearance

U.S. Citizenship required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Minimum 8 years of professional experience

Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Demonstrates strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Must work well within a time sensitive environment

Capacity to act as the technical owner for complex components and assemblies, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution

Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Experience with electrical systems and designs in the Navy or defense systems, including engineering related to R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs for Navy shipbuilding and defense systems

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of systems engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, acquisition professionals, and logistics and sustainment professionals to achieve program outcomes

Ability to analyze mechanical designs through review of design artifacts

Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively

Ability to be flexible both in relation to job-specification and schedules

Ability to solve problems

Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines

Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and some travel outside the DC area may be required

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer Certification desired

Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred

Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal

Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program

Submarine Engineering experience is a plus

U.S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is highly desirable

Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, the budgeting process and Navy program execution

General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering

Good communication and technical writing skills

Experience working in DoD or DoN environments is preferred

Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program

Work experience in the Navy, specifically within Team Submarine or submarines in general

Knowledge of DoD policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies and procedures

Experience as a project manager

Experience in leading and engaging in weekly meeting with the ship builder and supplier regarding actions and statuses desirable

Experience providing review of design specifications, technical issue resolution, and technical documentation

Previous NAVSEA and SUPSHIP audit support experience is preferred

An active NNPI account and CAC

10 or more years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs

Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer

The ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field of structural design and analysis with some guidance from senior engineers, SMEs and supervisor

The ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating the many ship systems, with teams of engineers and designers of varying disciplines

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions