Maritime Engineering SME

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maritime Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience designing, developing, and fielding Navy manned and unmanned surface and underwater systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, systems engineering expertise, and lifecycle support for shipboard systems, working with government and industry stakeholders to support modernization, integration, sustainment, and engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on U.S. Navy systems from concept through to fielding.
• Support requirements development, systems architecture, interface definition, and engineering trade studies.
• Evaluate the integration of shipboard mechanical, electrical, combat, communication, navigation, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct engineering assessments, technical reviews, and design evaluations for modernization and sustainment efforts.
• Analyze system performance, identify technical risks, and recommend engineering solutions.
• Review engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and technical data packages for completeness and compliance.
• Support configuration management, systems integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Collaborate with government personnel, shipyards, original equipment manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop technical reports, white papers, engineering analyses, and recommendations for proposals.
• Provide engineering support during installation planning, testing, and fleet introduction activities as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• Secret Clearance Required; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience with shipboard systems integration, modernization, or life-cycle sustainment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, interface control documents, and systems documentation.
• Experience supporting engineering reviews, requirements analysis, and technical risk management.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and customer-facing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience supporting acquisition, modernization, or sustainment programs for U.S. Navy surface platforms.
• Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Experience with digital engineering tools and requirements management software.
• Experience supporting shipboard testing, installation, or certification activities.
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance, if required by the program.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

About the Role

Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us.

Qualifications

QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Benefits

QinetiQ US offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your goals.

Schedule

Our ideal candidate will be available to work full-time and may be required to work some evenings and weekends as needed.