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Serco · 4 months ago

Senior Ship Control Systems Construction Engineer - Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $243K/yr

10+ years exp

Serco is a leading company providing vital services across various sectors, including defense. They are seeking a Senior Ship Control Systems Construction Engineer to support the U.S. Navy’s submarine programs, focusing on technical and programmatic support for the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Be responsible for supporting the Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems technical area in developing design and maintenance requirements for shipboard systems

Support Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems technical area in addressing design, operation, and maintenance questions for existing and new design shipboard Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems

Define architectures for Submarine Control Systems, which include: steering, diving, auxiliary, and other related systems

Obtain fleet feedback on Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems operation and maintenance and analyzing system performance

Evaluate varied factors affecting system performance

Develop electrical engineering guidelines for command headquarters and for field activities

Support the management and execution of technical and design requirements for new and ongoing submarine shipbuilding programs

Rapidly assess the scope of a construction-impacting technical issue and expedite communication (data and information) of the issue to the appropriate cognizant SME and program office representative to drive to resolution

Clearly and concisely communicate the scope, status, and potential impact of the technical issue to ensure construction schedule impacts are understood by the Navy and Shipbuilder teams

Identify areas that slow down or do not support acceleration of approvals of technical issues and resolutions

Accelerate the approvals of technical issues and resolution

Work closely with engineering, production, quality assurance, program office and other relevant departments to resolve technical issues in an expedient manner

Manage change effectively within the organization by communicating effectively with all levels of shipbuilder and government staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and integration

Be responsible for Improvement and acceleration tasks

Implement digital tools for real-time tracking of production activities to increase transparency and efficiency

Enhance communication between shipbuilders and government on technical issues to shorten timelines necessary to resolve construction-impacting liabilities

Streamline communication channels between departments to reduce delays and improve coordination

Recommend improved processes that result in more timely and efficient resolution of technical issues

Qualification

Electrical engineering principlesSubmarine Fly-By-Wire systemsTechnical standards developmentProject management experienceMechanical engineering degreeUS Navy experienceMatlabSimulinkAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

An active or current DoD Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, and Aerospace Engineering, a relevant field. + An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

10 years of experience

Project/Program management experience or similar/related experience

A mastery of electrical engineering principles in the development or operation of naval ships/submarines, ship systems, or subsystems

Knowledge of and experience with the design, operation and support of US Navy Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems (SCS)

Experience developing technical standards for Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems

Engineering and acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with surface and undersea shipbuilding programs

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills

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

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work well within a time sensitive environment

Ability 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

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

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

Demonstrate the ability to interact with senior management on complex technical issues

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 resolve a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast paced environment

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and some travel outside the DC area may be required

Preferred

Master's Degree

Submarine Experience

Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program

U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School & NPTU Prototype Training

Active NNPI account and CAC

10 years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs

Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer

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

Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred

Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal

Submarine Engineering experience is a plus

US Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

Familiarity with fluids and thermodynamic analysis

Major System knowledge – Main/Aux Steam, Steam Drains and Gland steam, Feed and Feed Transfer, Lub Oil and Lub oil Transfer, Main Circ (MSW equivalent) and Shaft seal - This includes oversight of all valves, pumps, fittings, gauges as part of the system that are not part of the equipment group

Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms

Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink modeling

Experience working in DoD or DoN environments

Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program

Knowledge of Submarine Structural Integrity requirements (design, construction, maintenance) preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers

Applicant should be highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills, and should be capable of working independently and in a team environment

Experience with steam plant design, operations, or testing is beneficial but not required

Support in providing engineering manager support for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Department preferred

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

General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering

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

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

Good communication and technical writing skills

Experience working in DoD or DoN environments is preferred

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

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

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