Senior Systems Engineer - Washington, D.C.

Serco; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Navy Next Generation Attack Submarine program at the Washington Navy Yard. You will lead a technical team, drive requirements and ship design activities, and contribute to cost estimation, T&E planning, and cybersecurity initiatives.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, an active DoD Secret clearance, and a technical degree; submarine domain experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active or Current DoD Secret Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
• 6 years of combined experience in Navy submarine systems or related complex programs
• Strong foundation in systems engineering principles
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, management and optimization of complex U.S. submarine systems
• Lead and collaborate with a technical team on day-to-day efforts
• Support systems design and requirements management
• Translate high-level requirements into ship specifications
• Assist in cost estimation and budget analysis and contribute to T&E planning
• Engage in cybersecurity assessments and engineering initiatives
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks
• Facilitate system integration and interoperability tasks
• Perform risk management and reliability analyses
• Support stakeholder communications and reporting

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Cost estimation

Budget analysis

T&E planning

Cybersecurity

Enterprise architecture

Systems integration

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / physics / CS

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS SharePoint

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you are seeking a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy then Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you!

As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will support an active contract with the U.S. Navy where you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Attack Submarine Program Office at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make a positive impact on the warfighting ability and readiness of the U.S. Navy and its sailors.

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. PMS351 is the acquisition program office for the design and development of SSN(X), the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Attack Submarine, and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of SSN(X). The Senior Systems Engineer will support the PMS351T “Technical” Division Deputy Ship Design Manager (DSDM), Ship Design Manager (SDM), and Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM).

In this role, you will:

• Assist in the design, management and optimization of complex U.S. Submarine systems to meet client needs.

• Utilize your leadership and collaboration skills to assist in managing the day-to-day efforts of a talented and experienced technical team.

• Support systems design and requirements management efforts.

• Utilize your knowledge of U.S. Submarine systems to translate high-level platform requirements and facilitate requirements decomposition and ship specification development.

• Assist in cost estimation and budget analysis. Contribute to test and evaluation (T&E) planning and execution.

• Engage in cybersecurity assessments and engineering initiatives.

• Build and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks.

• Facilitate system integration and interoperability tasks.

• Perform risk management and reliability analysis.

• Assist in communications and reporting for stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Active or Current DoD Secret Clearance and ability to maintain the DoD Secret Clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering, Physics, Computer Science).

• 6 years of combined Experience/Knowledge in the following:

• U.S. Navy Submarine systems design, testing, and/or operations.

• Systems Engineering or other engineering discipline supporting U.S. Navy Submarine programs or other complex technical projects.

• Strong foundation in systems engineering principles.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• An analytical mindset.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, and MS SharePoint.

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active-Duty experience aboard an operational U.S. Submarine.

• 5 years of experience supporting technical and/or defense industry.

• Programmatic experience managing complex Navy projects with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Any experience supporting Navy acquisition programs.

• A technical master’s degree is desirable.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.