Senior Marine Engineer — Lead Ship Systems Design

Serco; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to join the Maritime Engineering Operation in Arlington, VA, supporting US Navy and commercial maritime programs.

You will lead design and analysis for ships, craft, and floating structures, coordinating with naval architecture and other engineering disciplines. The role requires ABET-accredited marine engineering education, 10 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited university in Marine Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of related and progressive experience in the Marine Engineering field.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the design and production of marine craft.
• Knowledge of government contracting environments relating to technical, scientific, and analytical services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and learn new technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform auxiliary, fluid, mechanical, engine, and propulsion system design or review.
• Lead development and validation of design requirements, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate inputs across marine, naval architecture, and structures disciplines to define ship characteristics.
• Lead concept and feasibility studies for auxiliary fluids and equipment.
• Provide onsite engineering support for test sites and shipyards as required.
• Review machinery arrangements and assist in layouts of machinery spaces.
• Conduct failure analysis and propose engineering solutions through reports.

Skills

Marine engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Travel ability

Security clearance ability

Project leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or related field

Tools

Autocad

Inventor

SolidWorks

Navisworks

Ship Constructor

PIPE-FLO

PIPE-FLOW

Fathom

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to join the Maritime Engineering Operation in Arlington, VA, supporting US Navy and commercial maritime programs.

You will lead design and analysis for ships, craft, and floating structures, coordinating with naval architecture and other engineering disciplines. The role requires ABET-accredited marine engineering education, 10 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 10%.