Engineer Sr/Specialist - Submarine Operations Technical Lead”

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

The Life Cycle Support directorate is responsible for the development and maintenance of all submarine logistics products, including modernization and fleet support of submarines. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability. Department 403 – Technical Services provides writing, editing, logistics, and production services in the development and maintenance of logistic technical data (LTD), including ship systems manuals and component technical manuals for OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, SSGN, and COLUMBIA.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science Degree or higher in Engineering or have completed Nuclear Power School
Served submarine qualified (SS) Lieutenant (LT) or above OR Served submarine qualified (SS) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) or above
5+ years of experience related to operating, maintaining, or documenting submarine ship systems and the use of operating procedures
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
Microsoft Office computer skills

Nice To Haves

Served submarine qualified (SS) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) or above OR Served submarine qualified (SS) Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) or above
Successful completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Completion of a submarine department head tour or a submarine Engineering. Department Master Chief(EDMC) tour or prior served Chief of the Boat
Experience with operation and maintenance of non-propulsion electronics system (NPES) equipment is desired
Experience with operation and maintenance of submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems (trim system, high pressure air system, electrical distribution system, etc.)
A technical background in submarine systems and components and/or submarine operational experience
Experience working with special emphasis programs (DSS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Fly-by-Wire) requirements
Experience working with submarine Logistics Technical Data (Ship System Manual, Technical Manuals, etc.)
Active SECRET security clearance

Responsibilities

Provide Technical Guidance, oversight, and coordination of the development of new modified LTD
Ensure quality of technical manuals and guarantee that products are prepared in accordance with published procedures and processes
Facilitate the resolution of internal and external comments against LTD products
Regularly interface with various EB Engineering disciplines, shipyard organizations, vendors and the Navy customer to resolve or better understand technical and programmatic issues
Attend kickoff meetings, evaluate designs, and provide department man-hour estimates for manual updates or other products as appropriate
Work with supervision to determine priorities, develop schedules, and manage work load
Recommend and implement process improvements, as appropriate