Senior Navy Electronics Project Lead – Submarine Payloads

Serco; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead with deep Navy program experience to guide design, integration, certification, testing, and delivery of payload systems for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class programs. The role requires strong leadership, technical excellence, and excellent communication across a broad multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will coordinate with locations including Washington, DC, New London, Groton, and Newport, lead risk management, and

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience supporting Navy acquisition programs or related defense programs.
• Experience in program management, technical leadership, systems integration, or related leadership roles.
• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, payload systems, or other mission-critical submarine systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the timely completion of program assignments, aligning with strategic objectives and mission requirements.
• Serve as Systems Integration and Test Lead, overseeing integration, risk assessment, production, quality assurance, and testing.
• Develop processes to monitor, measure, and communicate program risks, production performance, system quality, and progress.
• Identify and resolve conflicts involving specifications, design, development, production, delivery, and parts.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities and support policy compliance.
• Facilitate training, policy guidance, and risk-management approaches to support execution.
• Review program documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the submarine manufacturing and acquisition spectrum.
• Coordinate with government, engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industry partners to resolve issues.
• Track and report KPIs and trends, addressing issues with corrective actions.
• Lead testing and certification activities for payload systems per requirements.
• Support program reviews and senior leadership briefings with technical recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Team coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serco is seeking a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead with deep Navy program experience to guide design, integration, certification, testing, and delivery of payload systems for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class programs. The role requires strong leadership, technical excellence, and excellent communication across a broad multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will coordinate with locations including Washington, DC, New London, Groton, and Newport, lead risk management, and