Engineer I, Combat Systems / C4I

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

8h•$69,000 - $77,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Cycle Engineering Department at BIW supports the modernization design, construction, and testing of in-service Navy DDG 51 and DDG 1000 surface combatants in various global locations. The DDG 51 Engineering team is looking for an Engineering Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to provide technical leadership for Combat Systems/C4I Ship Alterations.

Requirements

BS in Engineering is Required.
0-1 years’ experience.
Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.
Must have the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment under the pressure of changing and often conflicting priorities.
Ability to multi-task and manage simultaneous projects required.
Strong research skills and attention to detail required.
Self-motivation, strong work ethic and ability to work independently required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with varying personalities required.
Competence in MS Office products and general PC skills required.
Strong oral and written communication skills required.
Strong Project Management/Engineering skills required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DDG 51 class preferred.
Experience in a shipyard, marine, or industrial environment preferred.
Familiarity with ship construction and overhaul specifications preferred.
Experience with Navy CS/C4I ship integration preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with all BIW safety and security standards while working across office, manufacturing, and shipboard environments.
Communicate safety concerns and model safe behaviors.
Ensure safe workplace conditions and compliance with government and company safety standards.
Serve as Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for Combat System/C4I modernization alterations aboard DDG 51 Class ships as assigned.
Interface with the Navy, Navy Contractors, BIW Class Design, and BIW management.
Assemble Technical Data and Government Furnished Information (GFI) into packages suitable for use by Design for Ship Installation.
Provide technical leadership for Ship Installation Drawing (SID) package development for Ship Alterations tasked to Planning Yard and PSA.
Support Design in the resolution of waterfront engineering issues that may arise during installation of Ship Alterations during CNO Availabilities.
Brief shipcheck teams to ensure all applicable guidance is followed and accompany the Design team on ship checks as required.
Develop and process Ship Alteration Technical Data in accordance with schedule constraints and GSO compliance.
Develop ROM estimates for emergent CS/C4I design and engineering work.
Write/review Ship Change Documents (SCD's) for all assigned ShipAlts.
Provide technical leadership and direction to interfacing teams, supporting day-to-day operations and providing input for long-term planning.
Maintain effective communication with team leads.
Foster collaboration between Engineering & Design teams.
Adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings.
Interface with NAVSEA, the NSWC’s, and other contractors as required in seeking solutions for CS/C4I issues.
Participate in off-site meetings and other events on an occasional basis.
Utilize BIW Business Operating System to communicate improvement ideas and/or deficiencies.
Support proper and up to date process documentation for engineering processes.
Leverage A3 problem-solving and other structured improvement tools.