Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Experienced Systems Engineer – Future Plant Studies Main Machinery

The SSN(X) main machinery department (373) is responsible for the next generation propulsion plant rotating machinery components under development for future NAVY platforms such as the improved VIRGINIA Class platform and SSN(X) (next generation fast‑attack submarine). This development is part of an initiative to deliver enhanced capabilities to the NAVY faster while reducing platform cost. The future plant studies main machinery team is the organization responsible with new capabilities being implemented on the propulsion plant rotating equipment while ensuring successful integration with the propulsion plant.

• Leading the development of main machinery requirements through consensus building discussions with internal stakeholders and customer community
• Review and approval of supplier design deliverables that document the capabilities and design aspects of the turbine generator, main propulsion unit and/or low speed coupling
• Development of component specific deliverables (acquisition strategies, procurement specifications, supplier facility recommendations, etc.) for customer review and approval
• Supporting Electric Boat development of technical and programmatic deliverables from multiple disciplines (program office, structures, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• Interfacing with multi-disciplined teams across enterprise organizations (Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, Naval Nuclear Laboratories, NAVSEA) to collaboratively develop the next generation propulsion plant

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a DOD secret clearance

Preferred:

• Masters of Science degree in Engineering
• Experience in the design, development and operation of mechanical systems or rotating machinery
• Experience in component development with vendor partners
• Experience in project management, project engineering and/or systems engineering
• Experience working in a multi-discipline and multi-functional product development team
• Experience planning and executing complex projects and operations
• Experience mentoring others
• Defining and meeting functional and detail requirements
• Active DoD SECRET clearance

Candidates must demonstrate the following skills, which are necessary for success in this position:

• Communicates well both verbally and in written format: effectively, thoroughly, logically, accurately, precisely, and concisely
• Thrives in a team environment
• Pays attention to the details
• Manages assignments and workload effectively in order to consistently meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements
• Prioritizes achieving desired outcomes (results) over activity (effort), and understands the criteria for successful completion of each task
• or assignment
• Performs independently as well as interacts and collaborates with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment
• Takes complete ownership of assigned areas of responsibility
• Troubleshoots/investigates to identify root causes, solves problems, and overcomes challenges