Serco
Serco – Washington, DC
If you seek a rewarding, high‑profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! The Electrical Systems Engineer will be part of a dynamic team, serving as a technical subject‑matter expert managing electrical systems for the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program at the Washington Navy Yard.
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 SIT and 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 Program Office Technical Division for the integration and execution of electrical system concept and design changes by participating in / 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, coordinating with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, EB, HII‑NNS, TYCOM, and other NAVSEA and PMA offices for design reviews, system engineering efforts, hardware and software development, subsystem 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.
Qualifications
Active or current DoD Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field with an Electrical concentration such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering) or Aerospace Engineering.
Associate’s Degree with 2 years additional experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years additional experience considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
Minimum 8 years practical technical experience focused on submarine or surface ship electrical systems, including power generation and conversion equipment and electrical power distribution equipment.
Strong leadership skills, with project/program management experience.
Mastery of electrical engineering principles applied to naval ships/submarines, ship systems, or subsystems. \ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong qualitative, analytical, and conceptual problem‑solving and thinking skills.
Ability to coordinate efforts with key government and non‑government stakeholders.
Capacity to multi‑task, deliver high‑quality work, and support time‑sensitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Mentoring ability, building team cohesion and capacity.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Team‑player, works well with others, and contributes positively to the team environment.
Travel up to 10% of the time; travel outside DC may be required.
Additional Desired Experience and Skills
Master’s Degree.
Submarine Experience.
Familiarity with SUBSAFE, DSS‑SOC, Level I Material, and FBW SCS.
10 years 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 ideal.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required to interface with customers.
General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering.
Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in electrical system design and analysis with guidance from senior engineers.
Collaboration with engineers and designers across disciplines.
Equal Opportunity Employer Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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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! The Electrical Systems Engineer will be part of a dynamic team, serving as a technical subject‑matter expert managing electrical systems for the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program at the Washington Navy Yard.
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 SIT and 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 Program Office Technical Division for the integration and execution of electrical system concept and design changes by participating in / 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, coordinating with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, EB, HII‑NNS, TYCOM, and other NAVSEA and PMA offices for design reviews, system engineering efforts, hardware and software development, subsystem 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.
Qualifications
Active or current DoD Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field with an Electrical concentration such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering) or Aerospace Engineering.
Associate’s Degree with 2 years additional experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years additional experience considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
Minimum 8 years practical technical experience focused on submarine or surface ship electrical systems, including power generation and conversion equipment and electrical power distribution equipment.
Strong leadership skills, with project/program management experience.
Mastery of electrical engineering principles applied to naval ships/submarines, ship systems, or subsystems. \ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong qualitative, analytical, and conceptual problem‑solving and thinking skills.
Ability to coordinate efforts with key government and non‑government stakeholders.
Capacity to multi‑task, deliver high‑quality work, and support time‑sensitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Mentoring ability, building team cohesion and capacity.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Team‑player, works well with others, and contributes positively to the team environment.
Travel up to 10% of the time; travel outside DC may be required.
Additional Desired Experience and Skills
Master’s Degree.
Submarine Experience.
Familiarity with SUBSAFE, DSS‑SOC, Level I Material, and FBW SCS.
10 years 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 ideal.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required to interface with customers.
General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering.
Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in electrical system design and analysis with guidance from senior engineers.
Collaboration with engineers and designers across disciplines.
Equal Opportunity Employer Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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