Senior Navy Electronics Lead - Submarine Payload Systems

Serco; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead with deep experience in U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine payload systems, and Team Submarine collaboration.

The role focuses on technical and programmatic leadership for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class payload systems. The successful candidate will guide a multidisciplinary team through design, development, integration, certification, testing, and delivery, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance with Navy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs or submarine electronics.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoW Secret security clearance.
• Experience in program management, systems integration, or related leadership roles.
• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, or payload systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering, integration, testing, certification, risk management, and QA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate timely completion of program assignments aligned with strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary Systems Integration and Test Lead, overseeing integration, risk assessment, production, QA, and testing.
• Develop and implement processes to monitor and communicate program risks, production performance, system quality, and progress.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts involving specifications, design, production, and delivery.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for Navy/DoD compliance.
• Provide training, policy guidance, and risk-management approaches to support execution.
• Review program documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Provide clear oral and written communication to stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Liaise with managers and representatives across administrative, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams.
• Track and report key metrics and trends, addressing issues with corrective actions.
• Lead testing and certification activities for payload systems and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with government, engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industry partners to resolve issues.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and leadership briefings.
• Offer technical recommendations to inform decision-making and delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Program management

Communication

Leadership in defense programs

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead with deep experience in U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine payload systems, and Team Submarine collaboration.

The role focuses on technical and programmatic leadership for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class payload systems. The successful candidate will guide a multidisciplinary team through design, development, integration, certification, testing, and delivery, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance with Navy