Engineer III with Security Clearance

ORBIS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an experienced naval engineering professional to support NAVSEA TEAM SUB and related program offices. Responsibilities include applying engineering principles to R&D, designing and improving submarine electrical systems, and analyzing environmental and user impact.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in engineering, 7+ years of naval design/test experience, knowledge of submarines or naval propulsion, and a U.S. citizenship with a active secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Apply theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems.
• Design products and systems, implement improved extraction/processing of materials and new materials to enhance performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the impact of developed products and systems on the environment and users.
• Oversee testing, production, or maintenance activities to ensure quality and reliability.
• Estimate time and cost to complete projects.

Skills

Engineering design

Systems analysis

Project estimation

Naval knowledge

Education

Master's degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

Job Description: * Provide support to NAVSEA Team Submarine (TEAM SUB) Submarine Ship Building (SHAPM) Program Offices and supporting organizations: PMS 397 - COLUMBIA Class Submarine Program Office, PMS 450 - VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office, PMS 351 - Future Attack Submarine (SSN(X)) Program Office, and SEA 05Z - Marine Engineering Competency Domain.

• TEAM SUB is a combination of Program Executive Office (PEO) Strategic Submarine (PEO SSBN), PEO Attack Submarines (PEO SSN), and PEO Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS) and the Direct Reporting Program Office, AUKUS Integration & Acquisition Office (AUKUS). The TEAM SUB concept divides the single submarine‑centric organization into specific PEOs with the goal of enhancing the structures and processes in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Required Skills and Experience: Capable of performing the following functions: * Apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. * Design products, machinery, implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials, develop new materials that both improve the performance of products and take advantage of advances in technology.
• Analyze the impact of the products developed or the systems designed on the environment and on the people using them.
• Work in testing, production, or maintenance by supervising production, determining the causes of breakdowns, and the testing of manufactured products to maintain quality.

Estimate the time and cost to complete projects.

• Desired: 7 years professional experience in engineering.
• Desired: 7 or more years of experience in the overall design, test, qualification, and production of naval shipboard electrical and/or propulsion equipment. Knowledge and experience with Submarines and/or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Experience with large electrical machines and/or power electronics.
• Degree Requirements: * Required: Master's level degree in any technical or engineering discipline.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A secret security clearance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.