Position Description

　　If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! This electrical engineer 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.

　　You must have an Active or Current Secret clearance.

　　Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

　　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 Fluids Systems Integration Team in PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office.

　　As a Senior Fluids Engineer, 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. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors.

　　Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations.

　　Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications.

　　Interface with resolving construction related issues in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials.

　　Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain

　　Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms and PQs, which are similar to VIRs / UNSATs

　　Change management via Enterprise Change Request

　　Work well within a time sensitive environment.

　　Qualifications

　　To be successful in this role, you will have:

　　A Bachelor’s of Science degree or higher in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or related technical degree.

　　Eight to ten years of relevant experience.

　　A current or active DoD Secret clearance.

　　The ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders.

　　An ability to work with minimal supervision.

　　The ability to demonstrate strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.

　　The ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

　　Preferred Experience:

　　Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or equivalent is beneficial.

　　U. S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is highly desirable.

　　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 - This includes oversight of all valves, pumps, fittings, gauges as part of the system that are not part of the equipment group.

　　Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms. Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink modeling is desired.

　　Experience working in DoD or DoN environments.

　　Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program.

　　Knowledge of Submarine Structural Integrity requirements (design, construction, maintenance) preferred.

　　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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Department preferred.

　　Experience in leading and engaging in weekly meeting with the ship builder and supplier regarding actions and statuses desirable.

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

　　If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today!

　　Company Overview

　　Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

　　To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

　　Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

　　Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

　　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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　　ID 62419

　　Recruiting Location : Location US-DC-Washington

　　Category Navy

　　Position Type Full-Time

　　Security Clearance Secret

　　Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position

　　Campaign LPSHAPM