Acoustic Engineer - Submarine Acoustics & Systems

Serco; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks an Acoustic Engineer to support PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office, on the Navy Team Submarine. You will contribute to design evaluation, performance analysis and program compliance in a dynamic, security-focused environment.

You will lead technical discussions, coordinate with NAVSEA stakeholders, and manage reviews and status updates. An active Secret clearance, engineering degree, and experience briefing senior leaders are required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in any engineering, math, physics, technical or related discipline with 5 years of experience.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills to influence program milestones.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support PMS450 evaluation of proposed designs and arrangements.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of ship specification sections and verify compliance.
• Review submittals, assess issues and options, and consolidate viewpoints.
• Liaise with NAVSEA stakeholders and TWHs for cognizant systems.
• Assist SDMs/DSDMs/MAITs in resolving technical viewpoints and constraints.
• Co-lead NAVSEA Ship's Silencing Working Group and conduct audits/shipchecks.
• Manage commitment updates and status reporting.
• Identify technical issues and facilitate timely decisions with SITs.
• Serve as primary customer contact and provide status updates.
• Lead program reviews, prepare briefings, and support acquisition planning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Excellent communications

Analytical skills

Experience briefing senior leaders

MS Office proficiency

Ability to travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, physics, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Serco Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks an Acoustic Engineer to support PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office, on the Navy Team Submarine. You will contribute to design evaluation, performance analysis and program compliance in a dynamic, security-focused environment.

You will lead technical discussions, coordinate with NAVSEA stakeholders, and manage reviews and status updates. An active Secret clearance, engineering degree, and experience briefing senior leaders are required.