Senior Non-Propulsion Electronics Project Lead

Serco; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead to guide Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class payload systems from design through delivery. This role requires leadership, strong engineering, and the ability to navigate complex Navy/DoD processes across multiple sites.

The candidate must be eligible for a U.S. DoW Secret clearance, bring extensive Navy acquisition program experience, and be prepared to travel up to 25% to support diverse, cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Degree requirements may be adjusted based on highly specialized knowledge, directly applicable experience, or demonstrated technical expertise.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine electronic systems, or related defense programs.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, technical leadership, systems integration, or a related leadership role.
• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, payload systems, or other mission-critical submarine systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, integration, test, certification, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and managing technical and programmatic documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under short and competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the timely completion of program assignments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and command mission requirements.
• Serve as the primary Systems Integration and Test Lead, overseeing system integration, risk assessment, production, quality assurance, and test activities.
• Develop and implement processes to monitor, measure, and communicate program risks, production performance, system quality, and technical progress.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts involving system specifications, design, development, production, delivery, parts, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that address identified vulnerabilities and support compliance with applicable Navy, DoD, and program policies.
• Develop and facilitate training, policy guidance, and risk-management approaches to support program execution and organizational objectives.
• Review specialized program documentation and ensure technical and programmatic products are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable standards and requirements.
• Provide clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication to stakeholders at all levels of the submarine manufacturing and acquisition enterprise.
• Serve as a liaison with assessable unit managers and representatives across administrative, engineering, technical, manufacturing, quality, and certification organizations.
• Track, analyze, and report key program metrics, performance indicators, and trends, ensuring emerging issues are identified and addressed through effective corrective action plans.
• Lead and coordinate testing and certification activities for payload systems, ensuring systems meet established technical, performance, quality, and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with government, engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industry partners to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and senior leadership briefings.
• Provide technical recommendations and programmatic insight to support informed decision-making and successful system delivery.

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead to guide Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class payload systems from design through delivery. This role requires leadership, strong engineering, and the ability to navigate complex Navy/DoD processes across multiple sites.

The candidate must be eligible for a U.S. DoW Secret clearance, bring extensive Navy acquisition program experience, and be prepared to travel up to 25% to support diverse, cross‑functional teams.