Senior Engineer Coatings and Materials - Washington DC

If you seek a rewarding high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you!

As the Senior Engineer (Coatings and Materials) you will provide support to Team Submarine and provide direct support to the technical branch of one of our customers on an active contract with the U.S. Navy in the Washington DC area. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Team Submarines Submarine Program Offices are responsible for the acquisition of the nuclear submarines PMS397 the COLUMBIA Class PMS450 the VIRGINIA Class and for SSN(X) the future fast attack submarines. Team Submarine offices are also responsible for identifying assembling managing directing and coordinating the resources required for the R&D design construction Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the submarines. These programs are major defense acquisition programs and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarinerelated activities into a single submarinecentric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research development acquisition and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

In this role you will:

• Report to the General Requirements SIT Lead as required.
• Provide direct support to senior Serco staff and the Navy General Requirements SIT to resolve VIRGINIA Class construction issues in support of ontime production and delivery of Submarines.
• Support PMS450 evaluation of proposed designs and arrangements from a materials compatibility and/or metallic corrosion perspective.
• Identify technical issues related to materials welding NDT and/or allied processes in submittals from shipbuilders supervisors of shipbuilding PARMs and other members of the submarine community.
• Adjudicate liabilities identified by the shipbuilders to support submarine certification including liabilities which impact the SUBSAFE DSSSOC and Level 1 programs.
• Work with applicable SITs to facilitate resolution of technical issues and act as a liaison with other PMS450 team members and NAVSEA05 Technical Warrant Holders (TWH).
• Facilitate timely decisions and review and adjudication of all design products and written correspondence.
• Review assess and analyze technical reports covering Navy submarine hull mechanical and electrical (HM&E) components with a focus on coatings materials such as adhesives vibration control materials seals coatings and thermal acoustic and electrical insulation but including other materials and components as required.
• Identify review and assess relevant specifications drawings standards and requirements documents to support preparation of technical solutions.
• In collaboration with senior Serco and Navy staff prepare timely written technical assessments and decision papers letters and packages for official release.
• Interface with technical stakeholders including shipbuilders shipyards maintenance facilities and technical authorities to generate technical solutions and support preparation of technical decision papers letters and packages for official release.
• Organize and maintain electronic directory of technical papers letters and packages for efficient and timely retrieval.
• Track and report status of commitments.
• Attend applicable meetings required to support the SIT Lead and prepare monthly progress reports and an annual statement of accomplishments.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An Active or Current DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship
• Bachelors Degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
  • An Associates Degree and 2 years of additional experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience and cybersecurity certifications will be considered in lieu of Bachelors Degree.
• 12 years of experience (Experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs highly preferred).
  • Higher level of education such as a Masters Degree in engineering or related technical field will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Ability to understand and clearly summarize communicate and document technical issues.
• Experience writing technical papers and an ability to adapt to Navyprescribed formats and styles.
• Ability to research and assimilate technical information covering shipboard HM&E systems components and processes.
• Knowledge of Navy shipboard and submarine systems and DOD acquisition programs preferred.
• Knowledge of Material coatings on Submarine hulls reduce drag enhance stealth and prevent marine growth enhancing their durability and performance
• Knowledge/experience with new and advanced materials used on submarines such as omniphobic coatings Superhydrophobic Hull Coatings materials necessary to prevent microfouling and anechoic tiles of rubber or synthetic polymer tiles of other materials and components such as metals (ferrous and nonferrous) and fasteners and knowledge of other processes such as welding nondestructive testing and corrosion control preferred.
• Familiarity with nonmetallic material specifications standards and technical data sheets.
• Professional knowledge and experience with nonmetallic materials including applications properties testing limitations and installation requirements.
• Ability to use a variety of software products (e.g. MS Office MS Outlook) and information systems (e.g. TeamCenter).
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong leadership and problemsolving skills to assist with the daily operation of the program office.
• Strongly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10 of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Submarine experience
• Experience as a project manager
• Active NNPI account and CAC
• 10 years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.
• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer.
• Knowledge of Program Management including the acquisition process the budgeting process and Navy program .
• ActiveDuty Experience in submarines.
• Recent experience in Team Submarine

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with the District of Columbias Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this role is $140006.27 to $242632.34however Serco considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group plc. In North America Sercos 9000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense Citizen Services and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies the Intelligence Community the Canadian government state provincial and local governments and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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