Mechanical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal

About the role

Provide engineering assessment, oversight, and support required to satisfy the Contractual requirements for SUBSAFE engineered products. The position accomplishes work across multiple Submarine Classes and includes:

• New Construction, Planning Yard, and Follow Yard support
• Technical oversight and development of SUBSAFE Program design products including SUBSAFE Program Instructions and Procedures
• Technical and programmatic assessment of SUBSAFE Engineering Reports (ER)/Change Notices (CN) for requisite SUBSAFE Design Reviews (SSDR) and deliverables
• Support for Ship Specific Certification Audits and Supervisor of Shipbuilding and NAVSEA Functional audits

The position requires direct interface with other EB Engineering Organizations, EB Program Offices, the SUBSAFE Certification Organization, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and NAVSEA as required. Selected individuals will also be cross-trained in SEP Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) work performed by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assessment and oversight for SUBSAFE engineered products
• Develop and review SUBSAFE Program Instructions and Procedures
• Assess SUBSAFE Engineering Reports (ER) and Change Notices (CN) for design reviews and deliverables
• Support Ship Specific Certification Audits and NAVSEA Functional audits
• Interface with engineering organizations, program offices, and certification bodies
• Work nights or weekends as needed to support ship schedules
• Travel as required

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
• 5+ years of postgraduate engineering experience
• Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support ship schedules

Qualifications

• Experience writing and reviewing technical correspondence
• Experience with Military specifications and qualification programs
• SUBSAFE experience

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to work multiple tasks concurrently
• Highly motivated and able to perform independently
• Ability to interact effectively with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Inside environmental attributes