Naval Systems Engineer – Inactive Ships & Disposition

Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc. is seeking a General Engineer to support Navy inactive ship and vessel disposition programs at SUPSHIP Newport News. You will provide technical engineering support across planning, documentation, and coordination with government and shipyard stakeholders.

Hands-on naval or maritime engineering experience is preferred in a fast-moving, mission-focused environment. The role involves developing work packages, reviewing technical specifications and drawings, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in defense/shipbuilding/naval environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specs, and government documentation.
• Professional Engineer license (PE) or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical support to Navy inactive ship programs, including analysis, documentation, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Assist in development and review of work packages, technical specifications, drawings and assessments.
• Support IPT activities and serve as a technical resource during planning and execution phases.
• Interface with SUPSHIP Newport News, NAVSEA, and shipyard personnel on vessel systems and disposition planning.

Skills

Naval/maritime engineering

Technical writing

Government coordination

Office productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc. is seeking a General Engineer to support Navy inactive ship and vessel disposition programs at SUPSHIP Newport News. You will provide technical engineering support across planning, documentation, and coordination with government and shipyard stakeholders.

Hands-on naval or maritime engineering experience is preferred in a fast-moving, mission-focused environment. The role involves developing work packages, reviewing technical specifications and drawings, and