Mechanical Engineer I/II

Overview

The Waterfront Mechanical Engineering department provides Engineering oversight for the design and construction of a variety of components that are on-board VIRGINIA Class submarines. Some of the components and mechanical systems that fall under the waterfront engineering cognizance are as follows:

• Internal mechanical systems such as weapons shipping and handling, the torpedo tubes and the payload tubes
• External mechanical systems such as the towed sonar, hatches and the secondary propulsion unit
• Vendor produced components such as the reverse osmosis system, the atmospheric monitoring system, and the diesel generator system

As an Engineering on the waterfront, the role is to provide engineering oversight of the design of the components and systems, support the procurement of some of the components and systems, troubleshoot the systems during installation at time of new construction and also provide engineering support of the systems during post-delivery service periods. In doing so, some of the products worked on and activities that take place on during the day-to-day basis are as follows:

• Engineering calculations
• Engineering dispositions (written technical evaluations) and Letter writing
• Departmental and companywide engineering Instruction development
• On-board submarine issue investigation and issue resolution
• Mentoring opportunities
• Teamwork collaborations to solve complex problems.
• Bounding of Vendor non-conformances

To support the needs required of the waterfront engineering organization the department is looking for a motivated individual who has adequate technical writing ability and verbal communication skills. All newly hired engineers will be assigned a mentor to facilitate professional development within the department and to assist with learning the necessary skills to support the tasks assigned to the engineer.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher Engineering Degree
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Periodic weekend and off-shift availability as required

Preferred: 

• Active SECRET or higher clearance.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Understanding of EB policies and procedures
• Experience in Engineering, Quality, Planning, Material Management and Procurement
• Detail oriented exhibiting excellent organizational and communication ability with a strong work ethic.

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