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

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Position Description If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you!

As the Ship Control Systems Construction Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program (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 and contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier nuclear 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, Live Fire Test and Evaluation, 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.

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, including steering, diving, auxiliary, and related systems.

Obtain fleet feedback on Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems operation and maintenance and analyze 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 construction-impacting technical issues and expedite communication 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 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.

Qualifications To be successful in this role you will have:

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.

8 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 coordination, 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 10% of the time and some travel outside the DC area may be required.

Additional desired experience and skills

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

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 and Shaft seal, valves, pumps, gauges as part of the system 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)

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 NAVSEA

Experience in leading and engaging in weekly meetings with ship builder and supplier regarding actions and statuses

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

Previous NAVSEA and SUPSHIP audit support experience

General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering

Ability to apply technical principles in structural design and analysis with guidance

Ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating ship systems

Good communication and technical writing skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms

Experience working in DoD or DoN environments

Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program

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

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

Ability to work with and across multidisciplinary teams

Opportunity Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America\'s Navy. Join the Serco team today!

Salary: in compliance with applicable laws, the salary range for this role is provided where available; Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including role responsibilities, experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview Serco Inc. is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. We serve multiple government and commercial clients across the U.S. and Canada. Serco is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our workforce.

Note: If you require an accommodation with the application process please email and follow the official application process. Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without prior authorization.

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