Mid-Engineer - Alexandria, VA

Serco; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Mid-Engineer to support high-profile Navy projects. The position demands a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field, along with 7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing engineering solutions, analyzing data, and preparing technical documentation. Candidates must obtain a DoW Secret security clearance and are expected to have strong analytical, communication, and team collaboration skills. The role offers benefits like medical insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with the US Navy.
• Capability to obtain/maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment.
• Experience with Navy acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Support Navy contracts and develop engineering solutions.
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and collaborate with teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Flankspeed

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy and Commercial Customers - Serco has a great opportunity for you!

The Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO) of Serco North America is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Mid-Engineer to join our dynamic team. MEO supports the US Navy and other commercial maritime customers in creating, editing, and reviewing ship systems requirements at our Alexandria, Virginia location. The MEO team leverages its corporate knowledge to conceive, design, construct, support and evaluate high-performance maritime systems for a variety of customers. As an Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams in an integrated design environment to deliver high quality designs to schedule. You will work closely with our MEO team to create an integrated data environment linking requirements to design elements and design deliverables.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more of our many Navy contracts including FFX, LSM, EPF, BBG(X), NAVSEA 05S (Specs and Standards), NOMARS, TAO, TAGOS, NOAA, TATS and even possibly some of our international contracts with Saudi, Korea, India, Taiwan and Brazil
• Design, develop, and evaluate engineering solutions for projects or systems
• Conduct research, data analysis, and technical calculations
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, operations)
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimation
• Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and quality requirements
• Support testing, implementation, and maintenance of engineering systems

Qualifications

• The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DoW Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited university in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or related engineering field such as Ocean Engineering
• 7 years of experience with the US Navy
• A strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative team environment.
• A strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• To demonstrate a command of engineering principles, methods, and knowledge of ship systems.
• An effective customer and organizational level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Navy acquisition programs
• The willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and learn new technologies and tools as needed
• The ability to travel 10%

Additional Beneficial Qualifications

• Experience with Cameo, another SysML based program, or DOORS system of documenting technical requirements.
• Experience writing or editing technical requirements
• Experience using Flankspeed

Equal Opportunity Employer

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan