D489 Construction Support Component Engineer (Senior / Specialist)

About the role

D489 CLB Propulsion Engineering is seeking experienced candidates to support the construction of Motor Modules and periodic support of test programs of production and pre-production IPS components in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and deck plate support for main propulsion system (MPS) equipment (e.g., main propulsion controls and ACC subcomponent, main propulsion motor drives, and main propulsion switchboards) during follow-on motor module construction.
• Provide deck plate support of MPS pre-production equipment and MPS components during follow-on motor module test programs (MMTPs) and inter module test programs on an as needed basis.
• Collaborate with IPS cognizant component groups to troubleshoot more complicated issues as they arise.
• Determine the root cause of any IPS cognizant issues encountered and expeditiously correct any deficiencies to minimize interruptions to construction.
• Perform surveillances of work being performed under area of cognizance.
• Act as a primary Electric Boat contact for on-site IPS component suppliers.
• Support development of IPS cognizant component group engineering directions.
• Support other locations with issue resolution of COLUMBIA specific equipment.
• Support construction activities and shipboard integration at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities.
• Gather data / information to support development of COLUMBIA IPS design and documentation improvements.
• Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and vendors.
• Support IPS test programs as applicable.
• Mentor to entry level engineers.
• Work as a component shift lead.
• Advisor to management (Specialist).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related technical field is required (e.g. Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, etc.).
• 5 – 14 years of post-graduate engineering experience is required.
• A Master's of Science or Engineering degree with technical background (e.g. Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) is preferred.
• 1 - 14 year(s) of COLUMBIA or VA engineering experience (design of a ship component or similar program, including the preparation, review and approval of technical work documents, or test procedures) is preferred.
• Knowledge of the COLUMBIA IPS component and system designs as well as the CTF requirements and capabilities is preferred.
• Prior experience supporting COLUMBIA IPS component work of either Main Propulsion Drives (MPDs), Main Propulsion Controllers (MPCs), Main Propulsion Switchboards (MP SWBDs) or ACCs is preferred.
• Experience working with NAVSEA/NNL Multi-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems based products.
• Experience with MIL Standards.
• Experience in control systems, power electronics, variable speed motor drives, software configuration management, fluid systems engineering, or thermal analysis.
• Experience supporting deck plate work evolutions and interfacing with Operations and Test.
• Experience using Microsoft products.
• Experience working in a high stress, high tempo environment.
• Experience working long hours.
• Able to work independently and adhere to strict work control requirements.
• Positive attitude and strong ability to work well with others.