Lead Engineer - Boston, MA Security Clearance
Job in
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02222, USA
Listed on 2026-03-11
Listing for:
Serco Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Description & Qualifications If you love important, meaningful, and challenging projects and supporting the US Navy
-Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco supports the Navy as prime for their Amphibious Assault & Connectors program. Located in the heart of the Boston's Seaport District, the Planning Yard team supports the Landing Craft Division in the maintenance of the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), the planning and maintenance of the new Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) and the configuration and engineering management of the new Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1700.
In this role, you will be based in our Boston, MA office and will lead the Engineering team in the drafting, editing, review, and verification of technical manuals and craft design plans. Additionally, you will work closely with the Planning Yard Manager to ensure timely delivery of contract requirements to the Navy. Overall, you will lead a 12-person Engineering team consisting of mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineers that works closely with the customer in delivering quality products and services to the fleet.
In this role you will:
* Serve as the Lead Engineer in the Planning Yard for the LCAC, SSC, and LCU 1700 programs.
* Provide leadership to the lead mechanical and lead electrical engineers.
* Serve as the primary engineering interface to the customer.
* Make recommendations to the customer for best path forward for all engineering design projects and resolution of design discrepancies.
* Create engineering workload plan and project schedules.
* Maintain workload and respond to tasking within the schedule and technical requirements identified in the Integrated Data Environment (IDE).
* Provide feedback to Planning Yard Manager on all engineering staff performance on an ongoing basis.
* Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews on technical manuals, drawings, and other deliverables before sending to the customer.
* Review Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Reports (TMDERs) and prepare cost estimates.
* Plan and manage on-site craft inspections at the Assault Craft Units (ACU) or shipbuilders to verify craft configuration and currency with documentation when required.
* Assist, guide, and mentor junior engineers as needed.
* Plan technical refresher training for engineering disciplines.
* Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. To be successful in this role you will have:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 12 years of relevant work experience. Work experience may be adjusted based on education, or highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.
* You must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD clearance upon employment.
* Proven, recent experience creating and updating drawings with Auto Cad is required.
* Knowledge of Solid Works or Ship Constructor 3D modeling program is highly desired.
* Prior experience leading a team in a Planning Yard, shipyard, or in the Navy/marine shipbuilding industry is strongly desired.
* Effective organization level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills is required.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired but not required.
* Ability to travel up to 10% Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers.
Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world.
Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters. To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at , option
1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email. Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as…
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