Naval Marine Systems Engineer - DDG 1000 & Fleet Support

Serco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco invites experienced Military Marine Systems Engineers to support U.S. Navy Surface Ship readiness and maintenance programs in San Diego.

You will provide extensive technical and analytical backup for DDG 1000 class ships, coordinating with naval and contractor stakeholders to ensure mission readiness and safety of sailors. The role demands lifecycle oversight, documentation review, and the ability to translate complex shipboard issues into actionable solutions.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years relevant work experience or High School Diploma/GED with minimum 4 years of relevant DDG 1000 Class experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy DDG 1000 electrical shipboard principles and activities.
• Experience as a Work Center Supervisor onboard U.S. Naval ship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and DDG 1000 electrical plant.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, technical, and analytical support for DDG 1000 shipboard HM&E systems and other U.S. Navy surface ships.
• Analyze equipment failures, casualty reports, and maintenance actions; develop technical findings and recommendations.
• Perform lifecycle engineering assessments including sustainment, configuration management, modernization, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Review and support development of technical documentation and installation procedures.
• Draft and support Naval Advisory Messages addressing fleet material issues and safety concerns.
• Utilize Navy communication systems to prepare and submit advisory communications.
• Maintain records in eARRTS and ensure traceability.
• Develop technical briefs and dashboards using Excel and PowerPoint for ship class analysis.
• Extract and analyze operational data from Navy sources to support decision making.

Skills

Security clearance

DDG 1000 knowledge

Naval ship experience

MS Office

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (or HS+4)

Tools

MS Office Suite

DDG 1000 electrical plant

Job description

Serco invites experienced Military Marine Systems Engineers to support U.S. Navy Surface Ship readiness and maintenance programs in San Diego.

You will provide extensive technical and analytical backup for DDG 1000 class ships, coordinating with naval and contractor stakeholders to ensure mission readiness and safety of sailors. The role demands lifecycle oversight, documentation review, and the ability to translate complex shipboard issues into actionable solutions.