Serco is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer II to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Panama City, FL by providing expertise in areas of designing, testing, maintaining, and deploying mechanical equipment within submersible platforms in maritime environments.

As Mechanical Engineer II, you will support underwater technology development requiring research, analysis, mechanical component development, and test and evaluation. You will apply knowledge of engineering drawings and rapid prototyping principles to design instruments, controls, and equipment supporting underwater systems in various labs, on ships and ocean vessels, and in saltwater environments. You may conduct product testing and create models. You will be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze underwater vehicle mechanical designs, specifications, and technical data to determine whether various systems are ready for developmental/operational testing.
• Create, modify, and use mechanical drawings and associated software and tools to manage design configurations.
• Analyze results from systems and capabilities under test/evaluation to ensure performance successfully meets engineering specifications and operational requirements.
• Investigate system failures, evaluate corrective alternatives, and implement actions to ensure safe, effective operations and minimize/eliminate potential future system failures.
• Formulate methods and processes which will increase operational effectiveness, safety, efficiency, and readiness.
• Work within technical support teams to meet field mission requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Perform platform and payload upgrades as requested by the Govt. customer.
• Travel as needed to meet customer needs.
• Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Serco Management and Govt. customers. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Mechanical Engineering plus 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for an additional 2 years of work experience 
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET level clearance with an existing clearance preferred. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, methods, and techniques within a specific area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant tools, equipment, hardware, and engineering design software.
• Familiarity with Navy research and development concepts, practices, procedures, and testing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to support emergent travel as required for up to 10% of time annually. 

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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