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

As the Auxiliary Systems Test Engineer, you will be on a team in Pascagoula, MS, where you will be evaluating and managing the delivery of new amphibious ships and landing craft to the fleet. You will also work closely with Government and industry professionals, shipbuilders, and other support personnel.

Serco is part of a team led by a Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager having decades of experience working in the DoD and Shipbuilding Industry. We have only one objective: to ensure our clients’ mission objectives are achieved with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost. 

Our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation, which is part of Serco's Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business, provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy amphibious ships and craft. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines.

In this role you will:

• Witness tests of Auxiliaries (AX) tests and surveillance of auxiliary systems on LPD 17 Class vessels.
• Review, update, and develop test procedures for shipboard testing events related to Auxiliary Systems.
• Conduct surveillance of spaces and reports deficiencies, unusual conditions and test and grooming progress.
• Research Ship Specifications, drawings, technical manuals and PMS for test compliance.
• Review Object Quality Evidence (OQE) in support of government requirements.
• Establish and maintain productive liaison with Government Project teams, Production Teams and Shipbuilder.
• Monitor Installation of Auxiliary Systems in New Construction shipyard environment.
• Identify performance issues with Auxiliaries Systems; isolate issues to either hardware or software or particular interfaces during testing.
• Draft and submit software trouble reports that describe the performance issue compared to performance requirements.
• Participate as a test team member for all troubleshooting, training and scenarios.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active interim clearance after hire or an active or current DoD Secret clearance.
  • This position is contingent on your ability to obtain, maintain, and transfer your Secret clearance post employment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• A Bachelor's degree 
  • An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of relevant/similar experience working with shipboard Combat Systems.
  • Higher level education such as a Master's Degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Navy and shipyard teams both orally and in written reports and briefings using Microsoft Office Products.
• Engineering and Auxiliary system experience with one or more of the following:
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • Potable Water and VCHT systems
  • Compressed Air Systems
• Ability to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility.
• Some work may occur within an industrial field office, outdoors and/or aboard ship while the ship is undergoing construction, alteration, activation, overhaul, repair, and/or underway trials.
• Ability to walk and climb throughout the ship, to accomplish ship checks. Exposure to high noise levels, uncomfortable. temperatures, heights, or other industrial safety conditions will require use of personal protective clothing and equipment
• Ability to travel 10% to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility or onboard ship while underway.

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!

Meet Your Recruiter!

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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