Associate Engineer, DDG51 Planning Yard Engineering Team

This is a position with the Planning Yard DDG 51 Engineering team. This position provides Technical Point of Contact and Systems Engineering for the DDG 51 Class in-service DDGs. Successful candidate will report to the Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Engineering Group for duties. This position is primarily needed to support Alarm Systems and provide backup support for DMS/FODMS/GEDMS systems.

Typical responsibilities include:

Serve as Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for assigned HM&E (Hull, Mechanical and Electrical) alterations aboard DDG 51 Class ships. The successful candidate will be expected to work several assigned HM&E ship alterations as TPOC (Technical Point of Contact).

This position will mainly support Alarm Systems, Controls Systems, and Functional Engineering reviews of DMS/FODMS/GEDMS.
• Work with various Navy customers and other contractors in the development of technical requirements and resolution of issues as they develop.
• Brief the ship check teams to ensure all applicable guidance is followed: accompany the design team on selected ship checks.
• Provide technical support for Ship Installation Design (SID) development.
• Write/review Ship Change Documents (SCDs).
• Develop ROM estimates for emergent design and engineering work.
• Assist the Engineering Team and department in improving engineering quality and processes.

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• BIW Graduate Apprentice (Design or Production) or demonstrated requisite technical experience required.
• Knowledge of electronics, sensors, signals, and controls is preferred.

• Familiarity with Design and testing of US Naval Combatants. Demonstrated familiarity with shipboard construction and testing activities.
• Familiarity with shipboard HM&E systems required. Working knowledge of alarm and controls systems and cables/signals.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints/drawings, and equipment technical manuals required.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail with proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel required.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet schedule demands required.
• MS Excel and MS Word skills required, proficiency using MS Access desirable.
• In support of the controls/alarms work scope, the ability to obtain a security clearance is required.
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)