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Serco · 5 hours ago

Electrical Systems Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Serco is a company supporting projects for the US Navy, and they are seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing technical management and expertise for the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program, ensuring the safety and performance of the submarines through detailed assessments and technical documentation.

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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 provide technical expertise in the production of critical design and production documents provided by the System Integration Team (SIT) leads and Major Area Integration Team (MAIT) leads

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

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 (LARs)

Support the VIRGINIA Class submarine Program Office Technical Division 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

Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert representing PMS 450 and 05U2 with various activities and Program Offices as well as coordinating with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, EB, HII-NNS, TYCOM, PMS 394 PMS 390, PMS 399, PMS 406, PMS 404, PMS 415, PMS 425, NAVSEA 05, PMA-280, and SUPSHIP for design reviews, system engineering efforts, hardware and software development, system / subsystems / sub-tier specification development, and interface definition and documentation

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, mechanical, propulsion, ship safety and others

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

Qualification

Electrical Systems EngineeringSubmarine Systems ExpertiseNAVY Acquisition FundamentalsProject ManagementTechnical DocumentationAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

An active or current DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field/curriculum having an Electrical concentration, such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering) and Aerospace Engineering, or 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

Minimum 8 years practical technical experience with focus and demonstrated expertise in submarine or surface ship electrical systems equipment including, but not limited to power generation and conversion equipment (Turbine generator, Diesel generator, electric motors, electric motor controllers, power transformers, power converters) or electrical power distribution equipment (switchboards, load centers and panels, arc fault detection systems, bus transfer switches and devices, circuit breakers, ground detection system, shore power interface components)

Demonstrate strong leadership skills. 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

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

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Demonstrate strong qualitative, analytical and conceptual problem solving and thinking skills

Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders (internal and external to PMS 450 organization)

Ability to multi-task, deliver first time quality, and support deliverables for time sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment

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

Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively

Ability to be a team player, work well with others (internal and external to the organization) 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

Submarine Experience

Familiarity with SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence System Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC), Level I Material, and Fly-By-Wire Ship Control System (FBW SCS) is a plus

10 years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs

Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer

Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred

Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal

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

General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering

Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field of electrical system design and analysis with some guidance from senior engineers, SMEs and supervisor

Ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating various 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 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