Attack Submarine Deputy Ship Design Manager (DSDM) - Groton, CT

About the role

Serco has a rewarding opportunity for an Attack Submarine Deputy Ship Design Manager (DSDM) to support Team Submarine in Groton, CT. In this role, you will provide programmatic support to a NAVSEA customer with primary focus on SSN 812, supporting the Naval Architecture & Engineering Department, Submarine Design and Engineering- System Integration Team (SIT) in PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office.

Responsibilities

• Direct design and engineering projects on submarine/submersible programs of National importance, with a primary focus on SSN 812.
• Direct project teams and development efforts for program assignments that require the highly skilled application of scientific and systems engineering theories, concepts, and principles.
• Direct the formulation and execution of systems engineering functions on major engineering development programs or projects.
• Ensure assigned project engineers adhere to technical policy requirements and program office policy and procedures.
• Develop engineering policy for compliance by Navy project engineers and contractors developing and constructing submarine/submersible systems.
• Chair naval architecture-related integrated product teams (IPTs) and visit laboratories and contractor facilities to obtain reports of program status.
• Direct the assessment of high-risk high-value technical issues to determine the range of acceptable solutions and thresholds for submarines and submersible systems.
• Develop and interpret the application of engineering policy to arrive at critical program/project decisions and determine courses of action and the scope of risk reduction efforts.
• Identify technically acceptable options and negotiate the resolution of challenging technical, resource, and requirement issues directly with program managers, top-level engineers, and key project personnel.
• Support the Ship Design Manager (SDM) who approves the scope of engineering effort required to support submarine and submersible system designs.
• Serve as a National-level senior technical expert in assigned areas of design systems engineering and naval architecture, explaining and advocating the application of these principles on assigned programs.
• Represent higher-level technical authority regarding systems engineering issues or matters of engineering policy to negotiate decisions affecting critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active or current DoD Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's level degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related technical field. (An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.)
• 10 years of professional experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge in the design and operation of one or more of the following ship systems: mechanical, auxiliary, ship arrangements, naval architecture, advanced submarine concepts, combat systems, weights, and stability.
• Expert knowledge of how to translate engineering and scientific principles into cohesive engineering requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise to develop research and affordable designs for submersible systems through concept definition, preliminary design, contract design integration, construction, launching, testing, operations, and maintenance.
• Professional knowledge of other interfacing engineering disciplines related to the construction, maintenance, operation, research, and design of Navy submarine/submersible systems.
• Professional knowledge and experience in Submarine Design and Engineering or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of NAVY shipboard systems and DOD acquisition programs.
• Ability to exercise delegated authority in accordance with DRPM Submarines technical authority policy.
• Familiarity with SEA05 Engineering Technical Authority Manual (ETAM) Process and Procedures.
• Extensive experience dealing with private sector and Navy project teams and design IPTs.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Desired experience and skills

• Master's degree.
• Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE programs.
• Submarine experience is a plus.
• U.S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is highly desirable.
• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills, capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Experience providing engineering manager support for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Department preferred.
• Experience in leading and engaging in weekly meetings 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.
• General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering.
• Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of structural design and analysis.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating many ship systems with teams of engineers and designers of varying disciplines.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Work experience in the Navy and specifically within Team Submarine or submarines in general.
• Knowledge of DoD policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies, and procedures.