Senior Engineering Technician - Chesapeake, VA

Serco; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join our team supporting U.S. Navy ships. You will work on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in Chesapeake, VA, delivering complex engineering tasks with close customer collaboration.

The role requires 8+ years in a shipyard environment, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and willingness to work extended hours with travel up to 25%. MIL-SPEC and fiber optic certifications are a plus. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of shipyard experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Familiarity with NAVSEA concepts and electronics repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Ability to work over 40 hours per week and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine and complex assignments on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.
• Plan and conduct complete projects or portions with technical adequacy.
• Select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, or layouts.
• Coordinate with related personnel to resolve problems.
• Review, analyze, and integrate others’ technical work.
• Outline objectives, requirements and design approaches; ensure compliance.
• May train and be assisted by lower-level technicians.
• Design, develop, and construct major units or equipment.
• Conduct tests or experiments and analyze results.
• Develop designs from guidelines; prepare specifications and parts lists.
• Plan tests, determine requirements, and evaluate performance.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Security clearance

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MIL-SPEC connectors cert

Fiber optic cert

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring an Senior Engineering Technician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy. You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver quality work performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships located in the beautiful surroundings of Norfolk, Virginia.

As the Senior Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for Performing non-routine and complex assignments involving the responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project that will be performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.

In This Role, You Will

• Select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, or layouts.
• Contact personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work.
• Review, analyze, and integrate the technical work of others.
• Outline objective, requirement, and design approaches completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
• May train and be assisted by lower-level technicians.
• Design, develop, and construct major units, devices, or equipment.
• Conduct tests or experiments.
• Analyze results and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance, and reports results.
• From general guidelines and specifications (e.g., size or weight requirements), develops designs for equipment without critical performance requirements which are difficult to satisfy such as engine parts, research instruments, or special purpose circuitry.
• Analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems; select from several possible design layouts; calculate design data; and prepare layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• May check and analyze drawings or equipment to determine adequacy of drawings and design.
• Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance.
• Determine test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conduct tests using all types of instruments; analyze and evaluate test results and prepare reports on findings and recommendation.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a shipyard environment.
• The ability to obtain and mantain a Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required).
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electronics repair, fabrication, and installation.
• The ability to work more than 40 hours work weeks.
• The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position. Attention to safety is critical.
• The ability to travel to various work sites up to 25% of the time.
• The ability to work onsite in Chesapeake, VA.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Mil-Spec multipin and fiber optic connector certification

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters. To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email. Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government‑issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice. Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail]. 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 – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• 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

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days.