Naval HM&E Systems Engineer – Shipboard Propulsion

Serco; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Puerto Rico is seeking a Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Systems Engineer to support U.S. Navy Surface Ship fleets.

You will provide technical support, develop operational directives, and collaborate with Navy and contractor teams to ensure fleet readiness and sailor safety. The role requires active DoW Secret clearance, a relevant degree or equivalent naval experience, and proficient IT skills.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of naval shipboard engineering experience or HS diploma with 4+ years of naval shipboard work experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy ship configuration, management principles, processes, and activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; proficient in eARRTS and HARs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machinery and propulsion systems operational directives, review installation and repair of gas turbine propulsion and related equipment.
• Provide engineering, technical, and analytical support for HM&E systems.
• Analyze equipment failures, casualty reports, and maintenance actions; develop technical findings and recommendations.
• Perform lifecycle engineering assessments including sustainment, modernization, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Review and support development of technical documentation, drawings, and installation procedures.
• Draft and support Naval Advisory Messages and advisory communications.
• Utilize Navy communication systems to prepare advisory communications and maintain records in eARRTS.
• Apply NAVSEA electronic business systems to support advisory development and technical workflows.
• Develop technical briefings, dashboards, and readiness tracking products using Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Extract, evaluate, and analyze operational data from Navy sources to support decisions.
• Coordinate with Navy and contractor stakeholders to resolve HM&E issues across domains.
• Apply engineering judgment to decompose complex shipboard problems and propose solutions.
• Participate in technical working groups and provide meeting minutes and technical reports.

Skills

Security clearance

Navy HM&E knowledge

MS Office proficiency

eARRTS proficiency

HARs proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree + naval shipboard experience

High School Diploma + naval shipboard experience

Tools

NAVSEA tools (eFORMS, eDFS, eSHOCK, eHAR, eLAR)

Job description

Serco Inc. in Puerto Rico is seeking a Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Systems Engineer to support U.S. Navy Surface Ship fleets.

You will provide technical support, develop operational directives, and collaborate with Navy and contractor teams to ensure fleet readiness and sailor safety. The role requires active DoW Secret clearance, a relevant degree or equivalent naval experience, and proficient IT skills.