Waterfront Ship Manager Representative Senior Engineering Technician V

Job Description:

The Waterfront Ship Manager Representative (SMR) Senior Engineering Technician IV role at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a senior technical position that bridges engineering oversight and waterfront execution for U.S. Navy ship modernization and maintenance programs.

front Ship Manager Representative

Works directly with NSWCPD program managers and In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) to ensure materials are delivered to the shipyard per Light Off Assessment (LOA) requirements. Duties for this position include:

• Physically verifies material delivery; tracks down missing or misplaced items.
• Coordinates execution of NSWCPD test procedures across technical codes, interfacing with shipyard test management.
• Prepares and submits weekly waterfront status reports on test progress, remaining work, and personnel availability.
• Coordinates System Problem Improvement Reports (SPIRs), ensuring timely data entry and resolution tracking.
• Manages installation and checkout (INCO) spares to replace failed components during testing.
• Provides weekly INCO status reports.
• Conducts power coordination for shipboard work, ensuring safe tag-in/tag-out of equipment.
• Monitors and reports delays or changes from production entities to the NSWCPD program office.

Required Skills and Experiences:

Ten (10) years of experience in maintenance, testing and repair of HM&E equipment installed on U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines. including providing direct fleet support, installations, testing, troubleshooting, conducting equipment assessments, and acceptance testing and configuration of GFM for installations and upgrades. A working knowledge of NAVSEA Headquarters, Surface fleet organizations, functions and responsibilities is preferred.


Degree Requirements:

Graduate of a high school, trade or industrial school or correspondence school in which credits were received in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.

• A secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.