CVN Propulsion Engineer

ManTech - Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote - Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The CVN Propulsion Engineer position at ManTech involves providing technical support and engineering assessments for the Nimitz and Ford Class Aircraft Carriers. The role is crucial in ensuring the effective design and operation of propulsion systems, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders and technical authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Nimitz (CVN 68) and Ford (CVN 78) Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Propulsion System Engineering Manager (SEM)
• Provide engineering assessment, research, and problem resolution utilizing Nimitz (CVN 68) and/or Ford (CVN 78) technical experience
• Provide responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), Liaison Action Request (LAR), Steam Plant Action Request (SPAR), Availability Work Package (AWP) Change Request
• Participate and coordinate technical approval letters for Ship Alteration (ShipAlts) and Technical Assessment Team (TAT) reviews for Ship Change Documents (SCDs)
• Review Technical Feedback Reports (TFBRs) for Planned Maintenance System (PMS) changes requiring Designated Technical Representative (DTR) review
• Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, and other agencies to resolve Propulsion System technical matters
• Draft Class advisories for issuance through the Program Office and review In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and Fleet advisories
• Provide technical guidance and/or resolution to actions in the Warfighter Improvement Program (WIP) and the Propulsion Plant Matters (PPM)
• Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit proposals for changes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of experience with aircraft carrier or submarine Propulsion Systems
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Occasional travel to Newport News, VA to conduct ship visits and participate in meetings is expected

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear, Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, or Systems engineering
• Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering
• Experience with Nimitz (CVN 68) and Ford (CVN78) class propulsion systems
• Worked with or at a shipyard, Naval Surface/Undersea Warfare Center (NSWC/NUWC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Command (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), and/or Type Commander (TYCOM) supporting construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, and/or repair of shipboard propulsion systems
• Experience working with technical authority
• Experience working with program managers in an engineering role