If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you!  This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine.  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors

As the Fluids Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS450) and the U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC!  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines.

PMS450 is the acquisition program office for the New Construction of Attack Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines.

PMS450  is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. VIRGINIA Class submarines support five of the six Navy core maritime capabilities: Deterrence, Maritime Security, Sea Control, Forward Presence, and Power Projection.

Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers.  Serco-NA has an opening for and immediately hiring a Fluids Engineer supporting the Fluids  Systems Integration Team in PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office. This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier attack submarine.

Submarine experience is a plus.

A Submarine Fluids Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining underwater systems and equipment. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing operations of subsea projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. 
• Providing technical support to offshore or on-site teams during the installation of equipment. 
• Optimizing underwater systems for safe extraction of offshore deposits in oilfield drilling. 
• Ensuring the proper functioning of submarine fluid systems to support military defense and safety. 

These roles are crucial for the effective operation of underwater infrastructure and systems. These engineers provide support to a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) customer.

This role will support the management and execution of technical and design requirements for new and ongoing submarine shipbuilding programs. Candidates should possess strong engineering and acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with surface and undersea shipbuilding programs. 

In this role, you will:

• Serve with delegated technical and signature authority for VIRGINIA Class Mechanical/Auxiliary Systems during Design, New Construction and Fleet Introduction for 05U5X Ship Design Manager.
• Lead and manage technical projects as assigned by the SEA05U2 management
• Develop close working relationships with technical warrant holders, subject matter experts, systems engineering specialists, ship designers, and fabrication trades to develop cost-effective systems and designs that meet requirements
• Review technical products, determine stakeholders, come through comment resolution on technical products, write letters to codify direction back to our contractor
• Develop solutions to a variety of controversial problems; anticipates future trends; and investigate application of new technology or approaches
• This position requires resolution of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast paced environment
• Use your expertise and knowledge of propulsion plant fluid systems, Military and Federal specifications, welding, fasteners, materials, mechanical equipment, and general methods of manufacturing in performing technical evaluations
• Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions
• Fluid engineers will also support project engineers overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality, working in a team environment, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors
• Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations
• Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications
• Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials
• Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain
• Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms and PQs, which are similar to VIRs / UNSATs
• Change management via Enterprise Change Request
• Quality Control: Implement stringent quality control measures during the construction phase to maintain adherence to design specifications and regulatory standards
• Interface Coordination: Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of structural elements with electrical, mechanical, and systems components
• Responsible for supporting and sometimes leading cross discipline teams of engineers and designers to execute tasking as assigned by the program manager.  Engineer will interface with many stakeholder both internal and external to PMS450 and will be responsible for day-to-day project management and engineering activities such as working with Subject Matter Expert (SME) leads to develop and execute technical project plans, estimating schedules and costs, tracking progress, coordinating resolution of technical issues, and identifying risks and concerns to the program manager
•  Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines
• Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions
• Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations
• Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications
• Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials
• Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain
• Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms
• Change management via Enterprise Change Request

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Active or Current DoD Secret clearance or eligible for a clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, and Aerospace Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred
• 8-10 years of professional experience
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Must work well within a time sensitive environment.
• Capacity to act as the technical owner for complex components and assemblies, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution
• Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity
• Required: Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Experience with fluid dynamics and  designs in the Navy or defense systems, including engineering related to R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs for Navy shipbuilding and defense systems
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of systems engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, acquisition professionals, and logistics and sustainment professionals to achieve program outcomes
• Ability to analyze mechanical designs through review of design artifacts
• Professional Engineer Certification desired
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively
• Experience as a project manager
• Ability to be flexible both in relation to job-specification and schedules
• Ability to solve problems.
• Desired active NNPI account and CAC
• Desired: 8 or more years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs
• Desired: Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer
• Desired: Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, the budgeting process and Navy program execution
• Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred
• Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal
• Demonstrate the ability to interact with senior management on complex technical issues
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines
• Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and some travel outside the DC area may be required

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program
• Submarine Engineering experience is a plus
• S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is highly desirable
• Familiarity with fluids and thermodynamic analysis
• Major System knowledge – Main/Aux Steam, Steam Drains and Gland steam, Feed and Feed Transfer, Lub Oil and Lub oil Transfer, Main Circ (MSW equivalent) and Shaft seal - This includes oversight of all valves, pumps, fittings, gauges as part of the system that are not part of the equipment group
• Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms. Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink modeling is desired
• Experience working in DoD or DoN environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program
• Knowledge of Submarine Structural Integrity requirements (design, construction, maintenance) preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers
• Applicant should be highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills, and should be capable of working independently and in a team environment
• Experience with steam plant design, operations, or testing is beneficial but not required
• Support in providing engineering manager support for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Department preferred
• Experience in leading and engaging in weekly meeting with the ship builder and supplier regarding actions and statuses desirable
• Experience providing review of design specifications, technical issue resolution, and technical documentation
• Previous NAVSEA and SUPSHIP audit support experience is preferred
• Experience providing review of design specifications, technical issue resolution, and technical documentation
• General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering
• The ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field of structural design and analysis with some guidance from senior engineers, SMEs and supervisor.
• The ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating the many ship systems, with teams of engineers and designers of varying disciplines.
• Good communication and technical writing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms.
• Experience working in DoD or DoN environments is preferred
• Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program
• Work experience in the Navy and specifically within Team Submarine or submarines in general
• Knowledge of DoD policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies and procedures

Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America’s Navy. Join the Serco team today!

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In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $119,574.56 to $199,290.94; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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