If you love high profile and challenging programs and Marine Engineering projects supporting the U.S. Navy and commercial customers – Serco has a great opportunity for you. This position is based in Arlington, VA 

Our commitment to advancing innovation and excellence in naval programs positions us at the forefront of technological advancements aimed at strengthening naval capabilities, enhancing national security, and ensuring the safety of our waters. Joining Serco’s Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO), a legacy of the renowned JJMA with a 70-year heritage of excellence, means becoming part of one of the most accomplished Maritime Engineering groups. This team collaborates on naval engineering contracts, supporting the Navy, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and other commercial entities, driving innovation and delivering solutions to complex challenges.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineers with controls experience to function as an experienced Machinery Control Engineer. In addition to, the successful candidate will engage in the design, construction, support, and evaluation of high-performance maritime systems for various customers. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to impact the maritime engineering field and work on programs that blend traditional excellence with innovative solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop control and monitoring system hardware and software drawings, schematics, test procedures, and specifications, applying industry and regulatory body requirements appropriate and applicable to the ship design; such as ABS SVR, IEEE 45, NFPA, CFR46, and MIL Specifications
• Develop baseline requirements and architecture for New Construction ships based on acquisition and requirements documents
• Interface externally with vendors and customers to ensure the delivered system meet technical performance specifications
• Develops and evaluates designs of shipboard machinery control and monitoring systems, interior communication systems, and integrates instrumentation and alarm functions for these systems
• Travel onboard naval ships and support install or troubleshoot of the Machinery Control System (MCS) for hardware and software.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree with 1 -2 years experience in Controls, Electrical or Mechanical disciplines or related field
• US Citizenship required and must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. (post-employment)
• Knowledge of MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook). 
• Have the ability to execute a ship check at a shipyard or Naval Base
• Experience writing requirements
• Familiarity of ABS SVR, IEEE 45, CFR46, NFPA, and MIL specifications preferred
• Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team. 
• 10-15% travel required

Preferred skills:

• PLC ladder logic experience preferred.
• C++ or Python experience perferred

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

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ 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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.