New Construction Senior Systems Engineer

Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, then Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you!

As the New Construction Senior Systems Engineer you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program (PMS450) and the U.S. Navy's Team Submarine Program Offices! Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors and contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier nuclear submarines.

Team Submarine unites the Program Executive Officer, Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS); the Deputy Commander, Undersea Technology (SEA 07); Program Executive Officer, Attack Submarine (PEO SSN); Program Executive Officer, Strategic Subs (PEO SSBN) and the Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning, and Procurement (SUBMEPP) Activity, once diverse submarine-related commands and activities, into a single "submarine-centric" team. Conceived to increase efficiencies within the submarine acquisition, maintenance, and modernization communities, Team Submarine eliminates traditional "stovepipe" structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

The Virginia Class Submarine Program (PMS450) is responsible for the design, construction, certification, and delivery of Virginia Class Submarines. Virginia Class Submarines (VCS) are built to seek out and destroy enemy ships/submarines, working both independently and in concert with carrier strike groups/other ships, providing Joint Commanders with early, accurate knowledge of the battlefield; covert striking power against targets ashore; and the maritime strength to destroy enemy naval forces and interdict seaborne commerce. U.S. Navy submarines ARE the undersea advantage against our adversaries.

In this role, you will:

• Support various NEWCON development and certification activities for NEWCON Virginia Class Submarines.

• Lead the System Integration Team (SIT) providing technical directions to engineering teams.

• Support overseeing systems designs and requirements management

• Assist the test and evaluation processes

• Review and approve engineering deliverables.

• Support the Technical Director as the systems engineering subject matter expert.

• Facilitate discussions and communications relating to system designs among stakeholders on program status and goals to improve alignment of program achievements within DoW acquisition processes.

• Interface between PMS 450 and various stakeholders and respond to internal and external technical analysis inquiries.

• Participate in and support internal and external meetings and briefings to resolve complex technical issues.

• Manage oversight of tasking and execution, including associated issue resolution; execution of certification processes and ensure technical and administrative review of technical correspondence complies with the requirements.

• Ensure individual Standard Operating Procedures are maintained to clearly document the routing, review, concurrence, approval process and authority for deliverables.

• Attend monthly technical group Integration team meetings.

• Maintain VCS certification Objective Quality Evidence to support design certification for NEWCON builds.

• Serve as a technical or engineering consultant in all matters pertaining to development, configuration management, and design certification.

• Apply root cause analysis techniques to fundamentally understand and resolve issues.

• Brief senior leadership and make recommendations based upon solutions you have developed or coordinated.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Active or Current DoD Secret clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (engineering, physics, etc).

• A High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience, or an Associate's degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

• 15 years of experience.

• Excellent communications and analytical skills.

• Ability to meet with program officials and influence actions needed to meet technical program milestones.

• Experience briefing senior leaders.

• Proficient with MS Office products i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

• Excellent communications and analytical skills; able to meet with program officials and develop and implement actions needed to meet program milestones.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional Desired Education and Experience Requirements:

• Navy Fleet submarine operational experience.

• Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program.

• U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School & NPTU Prototype Training.

• 10 years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.

• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer.

• Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred.

• Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal.

• Submarine Engineering experience is a plus.

• US Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

• Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program.

• Typical technical or engineering experience and expertise in working with the DoW acquisition programs and processes.

• A mastery of electrical engineering principles in the development or operation of naval ships/submarines, ship systems, or subsystems.

• Experience in developing technical standards.

• Engineering and acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with undersea shipbuilding programs.

• Strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

• Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

If you want to join a great team and award-winning company that makes a difference every day, apply now for immediate consideration and discover your place in our world.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

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Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io .