CRUDES Gas Turbine Engineer SME mid-grade and senior
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Gas Turbine Engineer/SME
Responsive recruiter Core Services Group is seeking an experienced Gas Turbine Engineer/SME with experience on U.S. Navy Cruiser and Destroyer (CRUDES) platforms to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA. RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements.
RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck-plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.
An ideal candidate has significant supervisory experience with main propulsion systems operation and maintenance processes on Navy CRUDES platforms, has experience as a shipboard Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), and maintenance/training staff experience (e.g., ISIC, TYCOM, ATG).
This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026. Typical Responsibilities. This position's responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ships systems through targeted training and aiding ship's leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.
- Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems, required programs, technical watch standing, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deckplate training for ship's force and RATT personnel.
- Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deckplate training.
- Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.
- Review and assess ship's preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes and procedures for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.
- Advise ship's leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program efficacy.
Primary
Work Location:
Full time onsite in San Diego, CA. A candidate located in Everett, WA or Pearl Habor, HI is less ideal but may be considered.
Anticipated Travel:
This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to:
Everett, WA;
Pearl Harbor, HI;
Sasebo, Japan;
Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.
Typical Physical Activity:
The ability to work in a variety of shipboard environments (e.g., navigate tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches, in crew spaces and engineering spaces). Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot's ladder to board/embark and debark a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel for days at a time. Desk/computer work in an office environment and hands-on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment.
Typical Pay Range:
The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $90,000 – 110,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors, including education, qualifications, and experience.
SECRET Security
Clearance Required:
This position requires an active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Senior/Team Leader):
At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects relevant…
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