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Senior Fluids Engineer

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If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. As the Fluids Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS450) and the U.S. Navy's Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. PMS450 is the acquisition program office for the New Construction of Attack Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy's newest class of nuclear attack submarines. PMS450 is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. VIRGINIA Class submarines support five of the six Navy core maritime capabilities: Deterrence, Maritime Security, Sea Control, Forward Presence, and Power Projection. Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers. Serco-NA has an opening for and immediately hiring a Fluids Engineer supporting the Fluids Systems Integration Team in PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office. This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier attack submarine. A Submarine Fluids Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining underwater systems and equipment. Key responsibilities include: Managing operations

of subsea projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. Providing technical support

to offshore or on-site teams during the installation of equipment. Optimizing underwater systems

for safe extraction of offshore deposits in oilfield drilling. Ensuring the proper functioning

of submarine fluid systems to support military defense and safety. These roles are crucial for the effective operation of underwater infrastructure and systems. These engineers provide support to a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) customer. This role will support the management and execution of technical and design requirements for new and ongoing submarine shipbuilding programs. Candidates should possess strong engineering and acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with surface and undersea shipbuilding programs. In this role, you will: Serve with delegated technical and signature authority for VIRGINIA Class Mechanical/Auxiliary Systems during Design, New Construction and Fleet Introduction for 05U5X Ship Design Manager. Lead and manage technical projects as assigned by the SEA05U2 management. 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 propulsion plant fluid systems, Military and Federal 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. Fluid 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. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will have: An Active or Current DoD Secret clearance or eligible for a clearance. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, and Aerospace Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience, Master's degree. 8-10 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. Additional desired experience and skills: Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program. Submarine Engineering experience is a plus. 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. Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms. Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America's Navy.

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