Engineer Sr/Specialist - Submarine Operations Technical Lead

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

The D403 Systems Engineer brings extensive shipboard expertise to provide technical guidance and oversight of new and modified written technical products, including ship systems manuals, component technical manuals, steam and electric plant manuals, and maintenance and alteration documents. As a submarine operations technical lead, the engineer provides technical oversight of a writing group and logistics technical data (LTD) product line, working with D403 supervision and Electric Boat engineering departments to ensure products are accurate and suitable for shipboard use. The ability to direct others to accomplish tasks is required. Department 403 – Technical Services is part of the Life Cycle Support directorate, which develops and maintains submarine logistics products and supports submarine modernization and fleet operations. Department 403 provides writing, editing, logistics, and production services for LTD, including manuals for OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, SSGN, and COLUMBIA submarines.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering, or completion of Nuclear Power School.
Served as a submarine-qualified (SS) Lieutenant (LT) or above, or as a submarine-qualified (SS) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) or above.
At least 5 years of experience related to operating, maintaining, or documenting submarine ship systems and using 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.
Ability to direct others to accomplish tasks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance, oversight, and coordination for development of new and modified LTD.
Ensure the quality of technical manuals and that products follow published procedures and processes.
Facilitate resolution of internal and external comments on LTD products.
Interface with Electric Boat engineering disciplines, shipyard organizations, vendors, and the Navy customer to resolve or clarify technical and programmatic issues.
Attend kickoff meetings, evaluate designs, and provide departmental man-hour estimates for manual updates or other products as appropriate.
Work with supervision to determine priorities, develop schedules, and manage workload.
Recommend and implement process improvements as appropriate.