Maritime Engineering SME

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a Maritime Systems Engineering SME with extensive experience designing, developing, and fielding Navy manned and unmanned surface and underwater systems.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and lifecycle support for shipboard systems, collaborating with government and industry stakeholders to support modernization, integration, sustainment, and engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• Extensive experience designing, developing and fielding Navy manned and unmanned surface and underwater systems.
• Secret Clearance Required #qinetiqclearedjob
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience with shipboard systems integration, modernization, or life-cycle sustainment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, interface control documents, and systems documentation.
• Experience supporting engineering reviews, requirements analysis, and technical risk management.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on U.S. Navy systems from concept through to fielding.
• Support requirements development, systems architecture, interface definition, and engineering trade studies.
• Evaluate the integration of shipboard mechanical, electrical, combat, communication, navigation, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct engineering assessments, technical reviews, and design evaluations for modernization and sustainment efforts.
• Analyze system performance, identify technical risks, and recommend engineering solutions.
• Review engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and technical data packages for completeness and compliance.
• Support configuration management, systems integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Collaborate with government personnel, shipyards, original equipment manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop technical reports, white papers, engineering analyses, and recommendations for proposals.
• Provide engineering support during installation planning, testing, and fleet introduction activities as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices across the organization.

Skills

Navy programs experience

Systems engineering principles

Shipboard systems integration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Master's degree in an engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Why Join QinetiQ US?

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Maritime Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience designing, developing and fielding Navy manned and unmanned surface and underwater systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, systems engineering expertise, and lifecycle support for shipboard systems, working with government and industry stakeholders to support modernization, integration, sustainment, and engineering initiatives.

This position requires a strong understanding of naval engineering principles, shipboard system integration, and the operational environment of U.S. Navy’s vessels. The SME will serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring engineering solutions meet mission, performance, and program objectives. Other duties include:

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on U.S. Navy systems from concept through to fielding.
• Support requirements development, systems architecture, interface definition, and engineering trade studies.
• Evaluate the integration of shipboard mechanical, electrical, combat, communication, navigation, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct engineering assessments, technical reviews, and design evaluations for modernization and sustainment efforts.
• Analyze system performance, identify technical risks, and recommend engineering solutions.
• Review engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and technical data packages for completeness and compliance.
• Support configuration management, systems integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Collaborate with government personnel, shipyards, original equipment manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop technical reports, white papers, engineering analyses, and recommendations for proposals.
• Provide engineering support during installation planning, testing, and fleet introduction activities as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• Extensive experience designing, developing and fielding Navy manned and unmanned surface and underwater systems.
• Secret Clearance Required #qinetiqclearedjob
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience with shipboard systems integration, modernization, or life-cycle sustainment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, interface control documents, and systems documentation.
• Experience supporting engineering reviews, requirements analysis, and technical risk management.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and customer-facing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience supporting acquisition, modernization, or sustainment programs for U.S. Navy surface platforms.
• Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Experience with digital engineering tools and requirements management software.
• Experience supporting shipboard testing, installation, or certification activities.
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance, if required by the program.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.