Acoustic Submarine Systems Engineer

Serco; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Serco Inc. invites qualified Acoustic Engineer candidates to support the US Navy’s Submarine acoustics program from the Washington Navy Yard area. The role requires active secret clearance, a bachelor’s in engineering or related field, and five years of experience.

You will interact with program leaders, review technical submittals, and lead acoustics reviews with NAVSEA stakeholders. You will co-lead silencing efforts, manage program commitments, and travel up to 10% as needed while briefing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, physics, or related field with 5 years of experience.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills; able to brief senior leaders.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship are required.

Responsibilities

• Support PMS450 evaluation of proposed designs and arrangements.
• Maintain expert knowledge of ship specification sections and verify program compliance.
• Review technical submittals, provide assessments, and consolidate options with pros/cons.
• Lead Navy program coordination with PMS450 and NAVSEA stakeholders.
• Assist in de-conflicting technical viewpoints and program constraints.
• Co-lead NAVSEA Ship's Silencing Working Group and conduct audits/shipchecks.
• Manage commitment updates/status and coordinate with SITs for issue resolution.
• Lead technical discussions for project reviews and deliver formal briefings.
• Act as a liaison with PMS450 team and NAVSEA Technical Warrant Holders.
• Be primary customer contact for project status and maintain relationships with program leadership.

Skills

Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel up to 10%

Acoustics engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / math / physics / technical or related field

Job description

Serco Inc. invites qualified Acoustic Engineer candidates to support the US Navy’s Submarine acoustics program from the Washington Navy Yard area. The role requires active secret clearance, a bachelor’s in engineering or related field, and five years of experience.

You will interact with program leaders, review technical submittals, and lead acoustics reviews with NAVSEA stakeholders. You will co-lead silencing efforts, manage program commitments, and travel up to 10% as needed while briefing