ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

The Role

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Position responsibilities may include coordinating and managing Ship Alteration development for SSN688, SSN21, and SSN774 Class Submarines; Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts and be able to understand complex Navy contract requirements and contract cost control systems; ability to forecast budget and funding requirements; monitor spending and schedule performance; understand and explain cost variances; support emergent customer requests. External and internal customer interface and support of program personnel is required.

The ideal candidate should be able to interpret historical data, develop ground-up projections, and team with other internal organizations. The candidate should be able to understand and explain cost variances and interfacing with senior management.

Must Have

• Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

• Submarine Service experience
• Project management skills
• Strategic planning
• Detailed and frequent program status reporting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Above average skills with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge in specialized functions. A wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered.

Supervision

Minimal supervision. Work may be done without established procedures. May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees. Often designated as lead worker.

Typical Duties And Tasks

Duties & tasks are varied and complex. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues.

Consequence Of Errors

Errors are very difficult to detect and would normally require significant expenditures to resolve.

Contacts

Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the company. Contacts involve planning and preparation of the communications, require skill, tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication.