Senior Marine Engineer: Ship Systems Design Lead

Serco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to lead design and review of ships, craft, and floating structures. You will coordinate inputs across marine engineering disciplines and support conception through construction with onsite testing and client briefings.

The role requires ABET-accredited education, 10 years of experience, and ability to obtain a secret clearance, with travel up to 10% and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited university degree in Marine Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of related and progressive experience in marine engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering science and technology applied to design and production of marine craft.
• Knowledge of government contracting environments in technical services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and learn new technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform auxiliary, fluid, mechanical, engine, and propulsion system design or review.
• Lead development and validation of design requirements and specifications.
• Lead design integrations with inputs from naval architecture and structures.
• Lead and review concept and feasibility studies for auxiliary and fluid systems.
• Lead and review design support from conceptual phase to Detailed Design and Construction.
• Provide onsite engineering support for test sites and shipyard activities.
• Review machinery arrangements and assist in layouts of machinery spaces.
• Conduct failure analysis and provide engineering solutions.

Skills

Marine engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Security clearance readiness

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Marine Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Inventor

Solidworks

Navisworks

Ship Constructor

PIPE-FLO

PIPE-FLOW

Fathom

Job description

Serco Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to lead design and review of ships, craft, and floating structures. You will coordinate inputs across marine engineering disciplines and support conception through construction with onsite testing and client briefings.

The role requires ABET-accredited education, 10 years of experience, and ability to obtain a secret clearance, with travel up to 10% and strong communication skills.