DNCG System Engineer (Mid Level)

Engineering Services Network - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The DNCG System Engineer position at ESN involves providing technical support for the Ford Class Aircraft Carrier systems, focusing on machinery control systems and other shipboard control systems. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and engineering teams to assess risks, provide technical recommendations, and support modernization efforts. This position is located on-site at the Washington Navy Yard and may involve occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and System Engineering Manager (SEM)
• Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR)
• Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs
• Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP, Newport News Shipbuilding, & other activities
• Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations
• Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams and build consensus with numerous stakeholders
• Coordinate with a team of 4 to 6 engineers on multiple projects, including technical feedback and guidance, task tracking, and team communications.

Requirements

• Engineering Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience with machinery control systems
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine
• Engineer with degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems engineering from an accredited university
• Experience working 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 auxiliary systems
• Experience working with technical authority (e.g. NAVSEA 05 and 08)
• Experience working with program managers (e.g. PEO Carriers, PMS 312, PMS 378, etc.) in an engineering role
• Experience with shipboard networks and systems
• Preferably experience with aircraft carriers
• Strong writing and communication skills