Systems Engineer, Sr - NAVSEA

Position Description

Serco has a great opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing technical support to U.S. Navy Surface Ship Fleet.  You will be part of a team that works closely with the U.S. Navy Technical Community and other Serco Subject Matter Experts in delivering quality readiness support to our sailors. This position will be based in Norfolk or surrounding areas in a remote setting.

This team of established professionals has been recognized by the Navy’s Technical Community as to the “go to” group for their outstanding technical assessment concerning real time Fleet issues. Their contributions have been acknowledged and accepted world-wide in it’s support of the U.S. Navy.   

This position supports the surface ship community by providing oversight of life cycle analysis, maintenance and resolution of high visibility issues. The position will liaise with personnel from across the Surface Warfare Enterprise (NAVSEA, Naval Surface Warfare Centers, Type Commanders, Fleet, Regional Maintenance Centers, SURFMEPP, Planning Yards), and other Naval Field Activities.  In addition, this position interfaces with these Naval Activities and NAVSEA Program Offices to support modernization efforts, Fleet emergent task and Advisory planning and execution of resolution for all Surface classes.   

In this role, you will:        

• Provide Program Review of Ship Change Documents and make recommendations for adjudication of ship alterations.
• Perform technical engineering analysis and installation drawings, standard installations procedure reviews.
• Provide oral and written recommendations concerning the Navy Data Environment and Entitled Process.
• Provide technical support review, impact analysis for shipboard systems, operation maintenance/repairs on surface ships.
• Draft Naval Fleet Advisory messages delineating administrative objectives and policies and procedures in response to equipment/machinery failures and safety issues.
• Compose Naval Advisory Messages utilizing Naval CMP message writing program.
• Maintain the Electronic Advisory Record Repository and Tracking System (eARRTS) for all surface ships.
• Track Departure from Specifications (DFS) through eDFS in eFORMS.
• Develop PowerPoint and Excel Spreadsheets that track progress and capture historical data for various hull, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders regarding technical, logistics, and other fleet issues and coordinate resolution of these issues.
• Extract operational data, conduct research and analysis utilizing government websites, and provide analyses to stakeholders.
• Using Critical Thinking skills, break down problems into smaller components and work with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Attend meetings, draft written meeting minutes and reports.
• Participate in working groups, forums, analytical activities as required to accomplish contract requirements.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 - 7 years relevant work experience.
  • In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 10 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. (post employment) 
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy configuration management principles, processes and activities is required.
• Prior Naval Surface Warfare experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasking and represent at technical meetings.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Company Overview

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.