Chief Engineer, Modernization & Integrated Systems

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA); Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Port Hueneme, CA seeks a Department Chief Engineer to lead the Modernization and Installation competency. This senior role serves as the primary technical authority and points of contact for critical technical issues.

You will apply advanced systems engineering to core NAVSEA engineering processes, mentor engineers, and represent the Department on technical panels for program execution and technical direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level professional engineering degree with ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• FE exam passed or licensure in engineering (EI/EIT/PE) is acceptable.
• Experience applying systems engineering across lifecycle to optimize value.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modernization and Installation competency within the Department.
• Serve as primary technical authority and point of contact for high-visibility issues.
• Apply system engineering principles to core Department engineering and supportability processes.
• Mentor engineering personnel and represent NAVSEA on technical panels.
• Develop enhancements to integrated Combat/Weapon/Sensor systems including hardware and software.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Systems engineering

Risk assessment

Decision making

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer licensure

FE examination passed

Job description

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Port Hueneme, CA seeks a Department Chief Engineer to lead the Modernization and Installation competency. This senior role serves as the primary technical authority and points of contact for critical technical issues.

You will apply advanced systems engineering to core NAVSEA engineering processes, mentor engineers, and represent the Department on technical panels for program execution and technical direction.