Maritime Systems Engineer

Apogee Engineering•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is hiring a Maritime Systems Engineer to support the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Maritime (PEO-M). The role supports the delivery of technologically advanced combat diving equipment, surface systems, and undersea platforms for Naval Special Warfare operators. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity at MacDill AFB, Florida, with 10% travel. The engineer evaluates programs and development plans across multiple disciplines and serves as a senior technical advisor to leadership and government counterparts. The position supports project scoping and approval, technical market research, proposal evaluation, contract modifications, engineering reviews, and surveillance of design, development, test, and production activities. It also involves monitoring engineering and program indicators, preparing stakeholder briefings, applying engineering principles and CAD tools, and researching, developing, testing, and evaluating maritime craft and subsystems.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess and maintain a TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency in accordance with the PWS (DAWIA Level II equivalent) in Engineering, Program Management, or Science and Technology (S&T), or ability to attain it within six months of hire.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in the design and analysis of integrated systems.
Expert knowledge integrating maritime craft systems, such as RADARs, radios, propulsion, basic computers, and electrical systems.
Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System.”
Knowledge of professional engineering program management principles, practices, and policies, including program planning and budget cycles and financial control and budgeting systems.
Working knowledge of methods and techniques for fact-finding, analyzing, and resolving complex contracting problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or rugged industrial systems development.
Experience in maritime systems.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and recommend engineering programs and development plans across multiple disciplines.
Serve as a senior technical advisor, providing expert guidance to leadership and government counterparts.
Collaborate with leadership, budget, contracting, and engineering teams to scope, justify, and obtain approval for projects.
Support technical market research, proposal evaluations, and contract modifications, including change orders and cost proposals.
Provide expert input on engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and design calculations.
Plan, execute, and document surveillance of design, development, test, and production activities; analyze performance trends, capture lessons learned, and recommend process improvements and corrective actions.
Review and assess engineering change proposals, waivers and deviations, and nonconforming materials.
Support agency-level performance management and reporting by monitoring key engineering and program indicators.
Prepare and deliver clear, concise technical briefings and status updates to leadership and government stakeholders.
Apply multidisciplinary engineering principles and CAD tools to interpret and develop design concepts and documentation.
Use knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and federal contracting policies in support of program management.
Research, develop, test, and evaluate maritime craft and subsystems, and provide technical consultation on applicable test engineering technologies.