Senior Auxiliary Systems Engineer

MANTECH; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a Senior Auxiliary Systems Engineer to join our team at the Washington D.C. Navy Yard in a hybrid role requiring three onsite days per week.

You will provide technical support for Navy ship design managers and collaborate with Newport News and SUPSHIP to resolve complex auxiliary system issues. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or comparable experience, 10+ years in auxiliary systems, and strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or a High School Diploma with 10+ years of required experience, as listed above.
• 10+ years of experience with one or more of the following auxiliary systems: Air Conditioning (AC) plants, refrigeration systems, seawater and freshwater systems, oxygen and nitrogen generating systems, and/or HVAC.
• Must have experience communicating effectively with technical and non-technical staff both verbally and through writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Auxiliary System Engineering Manager (SEM)
• Collaborate with the SUPSHIP Newport News to resolve Auxiliary System technical matters
• Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR)
• Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs
• Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP, Newport News Shipbuilding, & other activities
• Develop and issue Auxiliary Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding
• Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations
• Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

High School Diploma with 10+ years of required experience (USN/USCG/Merchant Marines)

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Auxiliary Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard. This is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Auxiliary System Engineering Manager (SEM)
• Collaborate with the SUPSHIP Newport News to resolve Auxiliary System technical matters
• Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR)
• Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs
• Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP, Newport News Shipbuilding, & other activities
• Develop and issue Auxiliary Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding
• Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations
• Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or a High School Diploma and 10+ years of required experience, as listed above, being completed while active duty in the USN, USCG or Merchant Marines may be considered
• 10+ years of experience with one or more of the following auxiliary systems: Air Conditioning (AC) plants, refrigeration systems, seawater and freshwater systems, oxygen and nitrogen generating systems, and/or HVAC
• Must have experience communicating effectively with technical and non-technical staff both verbally and through writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Worked with or at a shipyard, Naval Surface/Undersea Warfare Center (NSWC/NUWC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Command (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), and/or Type Commander (TYCOM) or similar organizations supporting construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, and/or repair of shipboard auxiliary systems
• Experience with U.S. Navy nuclear powered ships

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance or ability to obtain an Interim secret prior to start.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.