Non-Destructive Testing; NDT) Specialist- Washington, DC; Hybrid

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer

Position Description & Qualifications If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy which requires technical rigor and will tap and build on your expertise, Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine COLUMBIA Program Office. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Team Submarine's Submarine COLUMBIA Class Program Office is responsible for:
The construction of COLUMBIA Class submarines, financial and budget management, shipyard support of submarines, vendor support of submarines, logistical support, quality assurance (SUBSAFE), and post-delivery submarine certifications and test programs. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities.

Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force. David Drury 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. Must be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for integration of NDT best practices in the design and construction of COLUMBIA Class submarines.
• Provide support in the design and integration of Welding, Materials and NDT.
• Execute, manage, track, and report commitments within designated timelines. Attend recurring planning meetings to accomplish SIT roles/responsibilities. Interface with internal and external stakeholders to direct cost effective, integrated and sustainable design, fabrication and construction solutions.
• Manage, direct and organize investments in advanced NDT technology for integration into submarine construction.
• Provide technical and contractual oversight of the NDT technical area including additional support of materials and welding technologies for integration into submarines.
• Facilitate timely decisions by cognizant team members in the review and adjudication of all design and construction products. Ensure formal correspondence is dispositioned by the appropriate NAVSEA stakeholders, such as Naval Reactors, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), UK, NAVY Warfare Centers and Field Activities, in accordance with Ship Specifications, to support on-time response to commitments.
• Coordinate with Technical Warrant Holders, other Navy organizations, and other SIT Leads in the exercise of systems engineering, to ensure trade-offs and integration interfaces are identified and resolved.
• Act as the technical and programmatic liaison between the Program Office, NAVSEA, Government Laboratories and other DOD technical activities, commercial vendors and Design Yard and Shipyards.
• Identify, manage risks, and develop mitigation plans for projects and tasks on significant problems under their cognizance.
• Perform other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, the development and presentation of briefs to senior NAVSEA and industry leadership.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• 8 years of experience in manufacturing/production support.
• Professional knowledge and experience in materials, welding, nondestructive testing and mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Naval Shipbuilding welding and associated nondestructive testing standards and practice.
• Familiarity with Naval Shipbuilding metallic/non-metallic material systems and including knowledge of Navy-adopted commercial specifications and standards, and DOD acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and system integration of Submarine Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HME) systems.
• Familiarity with SEA
  05 Engineering Technical Authority Manual (ETAM) Process and Procedures.
• Time management skills.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

• Ability to pay attention to details and to work based on available data and not guesswork.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to be flexible both in relation to job-specification and schedules.

• 10 % travel required.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.
• Experience interfacing with an end item customer.
• Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal.