Senior Engineer, Installations

Saalex•Port Hueneme, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is seeking a Senior Engineer, Installations to provide technical and project leadership in support of naval weapons and combat system alterations, installations, testing, and operational activities. The role supports Department of Defense clients and is based in Port Hueneme, California. This is a full-time position contingent upon contract award, with an annual salary of $115,000–$120,000 depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience related to the maintenance or operation of Navy weapons or combat systems.
At least 7 years of service in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist (OS), Electronics Technician (ET), or Fire Control (FC) rating.
Experience as a project team leader responsible for personnel, performance, and schedules.
Strong understanding of naval weapons system functions and operations.
Direct experience with naval weapon or combat system alteration and installation projects.
Direct experience supporting strike group operations and/or land-based testing.
Experience developing DoD-standard technical documentation, including test plans, reports, and white papers.
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
Requirements to obtain a clearance include U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.

Nice To Haves

Extensive hands-on experience with shipboard or land-based Navy combat system installations or alterations.
Experience coordinating installation activities across engineering, technical, testing, and operational teams.
Strong project coordination and technical documentation skills.
Previous experience supporting DoD or Navy combat system engineering programs.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams supporting naval weapons and combat system installation and alteration activities.
Manage and coordinate personnel, project performance, schedules, and technical execution.
Provide technical expertise regarding Navy weapons and combat system functions and operations.
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of naval weapon and combat system alteration and installation projects.
Support strike group operations and/or land-based testing activities.
Coordinate installation activities with engineering, technical, operational, and test personnel.
Support testing and evaluation activities associated with system alterations and installations.
Develop and review DoD-standard technical documentation, including test plans, technical reports, white papers, and related project documentation.
Identify and communicate installation, schedule, and technical issues affecting project execution.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.