Electrical Systems Engineer

Serco North America • Kittery, ME

69d • $119,574 - $199,290

About The Position

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 Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team who is a technical subject matter expert providing technical management of products supporting the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! Bring your expertise, leadership 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. VIRGINIA Class Program Office (PMS450) executes and oversees the design, development, acquisition, construction and delivery of the United States’ newest attack submarine. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum 8 years practical technical experience with focus and demonstrated expertise in submarine or surface ship electrical systems equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively.
• Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development
• flexible_scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees