Senior Navy Electronics & Systems Lead

Serco; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead with deep experience in U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine combat control systems, and payload electronics.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across design, development, integration, certification, testing, and delivery of electronics systems for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class payloads. The role requires strong leadership, superb communication, and the ability to navigate complex acquisition challenges in

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoW Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years in U.S. Navy acquisition programs or related defense programs.
• Experience in program management, technical leadership, or systems integration.
• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, or payload systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering, risk management, testing, and certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate timely completion of program assignments aligned with objectives.
• Serve as primary Systems Integration and Test Lead overseeing integration, risk, production, QA, and test.
• Develop processes to monitor program risks, performance, quality, and progress.
• Identify and resolve conflicts across design, development, production, and delivery.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to support Navy and DoD policies.
• Provide training and guidance on risk management for program execution.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with NAVSEA, Team Submarine, shipbuilders, and industry partners.
• Track metrics, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead testing and certification activities for payload systems.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange, and leadership briefings.
• Offer technical recommendations to inform decisions and delivery.

Skills

Systems integration

Program management

Technical leadership

Submarine electronics

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead with deep experience in U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine combat control systems, and payload electronics.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across design, development, integration, certification, testing, and delivery of electronics systems for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class payloads. The role requires strong leadership, superb communication, and the ability to navigate complex acquisition challenges in