Power Generation Engineer - Washington, D.C.

Position Description

If you are interested in supporting the Navy's #1 acquisition program and enjoy a challenging job which requires technical rigor and will build upon your current level of expertise then Serco has a great opportunity for you!  

As the Power Generation Engineer, supporting our active contract with the U.S. Navy in the Washington, DC area, you will support and be an intergral part of the design and development of the COLUMBIA Class submarine's IPS (Integrated Power System) electrical system. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Team Submarine’s Submarine Program Offices are responsible the acquisition of the COLUMBIA Class SSBN and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the COLUMBIA Class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). It is also responsible for the acquisition of New Construction Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines (SSN(X)). The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

The NAVSEA 05Z5 Directorate is responsible for the design and development of the COLUMBIA class Integrated Power System that provides power distribution and propulsion for the future ballistic missile submarine.  They work with directly with the shipbuilder for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating all resources required for the design, construction, and Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the future submarine’s power system. They are also responsible for all of the Turbine Generators for generating electricity for all submarine and CVNs.  The future Ballistic Missile Submarine is the nation’s top defense priority as the only survivable leg of the nuclear triad.

PMS 351 Program office is responsible to PEO Submarines for the design and development of SSN(X), the Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarine.  They work directly with the shipbuilder to achieve a design that meets all of the required capabilities for this new platform. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates, making the SSN(X) program critical to the future of our National Defense.

Len Bunch (www.linkedin.com/in/leonardbunch) leads this team as a Navy veteran.   The team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement electrical power generation and distribution systems.

• Develop and integrate the control systems for all power generation components.

• Design and develop Turbine Generators, with an emphasis on the generator end.

• Design and integrate control systems for the Turbine Generator.

• Collaborate closely with Naval Reactors, PMS 397, the shipbuilder, and component vendors to define and meet detailed design requirements.

• Ensure all production units meet established design criteria and maintain the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current or active Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical (preferred), Mechanical, Computer, or other engineering degree or related field (Physics, for example). 
  • NAVSEA or submarine experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• 5 years of experience.
• 3 years of experience in the design of military or commercial power generation systems or similar/related experience.
• Ability to be articulate in both oral and written formats.  
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to provide rigorous, responsive, technical acumen while retaining a collaborative and amiable approach.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• 5 years of experience in the maintenance, operation and issue resolution of power generation systems.
• 3 years of experience with magnetic bearings as applied to power generation systems
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience on VIRGINA class submarines, at a Prototype or Nuclear shipyard.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $97,787.27 to $162,978.79; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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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