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Serco · 1 day ago

Mid Level Acoustics Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

Serco is a leading provider in defense and citizen services, seeking a Mid Level Acoustics Engineer to support projects for the US Navy. The role involves providing technical and programmatic support to the Acoustics Systems Integration Team, focusing on the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support PMS450 evaluation of proposed designs and arrangements

Maintains expert-level knowledge of their ship specification sections and first tier references iso interpretation of technical requirements and verification of program compliance

Reviews technical submittals, providing assessments of issues/recommendations (with inputs from appropriate stakeholders as needed), consolidating differing points of view and defining available options and their associated pros and cons

Liaisons with the “Red-Box” TWHs and 08 for the systems under their cognizance

Have in-depth knowledge of how every aspect of the VACL submarine, the engines, the screws, the design, all affect the acoustic signature of the VACL submarine and how to minimize the acoustic signature to increase survivability of the submarine

Assist the SDMs/DSDMs/MAITs in de-conflicting differing technical viewpoints and program constraints

Co-leads NAVSEA Ship's Silencing Working Group, including the conducting of NRP audits/shipchecks to validate ships as-build configuration

Manage commitment updates/status

Identify technical issues that need resolution in their particular area. Work with applicable SITs to facilitate resolution of technical issues. Facilitate timely decisions and review and adjudication of all design products and written correspondence

Act as a liaison with other PMS450 team members and NAVSEA05 Technical Warrant Holders (TWH)

Will be a primary customer contact for all activities, regularly meeting with and updating the customer on project status

Establish and maintain effective relationships with the program manager, deputy program manager and/or technical lead

Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance

Provide acquisition management planning and execution support

Leading technical discussions for project reviews, including preparing and delivering formal briefings

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Acoustic engineeringNavy acquisition experienceTechnical writingEngineering degreeAccountabilityTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

A secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship

Bachelor's degree in any engineering, math, physics, technical or even music discipline and 7 year's experience

Have an ability to work an assigned task in accordance with SOP's or specifications independently without direction

Work well within a team

Have an attitude for accountability and responsibility

Work outside of recognized working hours to fulfill a task

Recognize that initially there are significant amounts of classified material to be absorbed prior to independent working of tasks

Be comfortable working within all regimes of engineering disciplines (ship architecture, electrical, electronics, piping, structures and HVAC engineering)

Excellent technical writing skills and detail orientated

Up to 10% travel

Preferred

Active duty experience in the submarine service is a plus

Some experience with Navy acquisition and/or In-Service Programs

Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal

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 that can be purchased, 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