Deputy Program Engineer

About Austal USA

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T‑AGOS ocean surveillance vessels.

What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting‑edge solutions.

Program Engineer

Directs the work of Project Engineers, Engineers, Designers, and/or other program‑related engineering activities as directed by the Program Engineer.

• Responsible for leading a matrixed team of project engineers, multi‑disciplinary engineers and designers for project(s) by defining, generating and reviewing project requirements as specified by the program manager and customer; perform complex studies to monitor project to ensure scope, schedule and budget are defined and maintained while coordinating between resource managers/supervisors to ensures reviews and approvals are received.
• Responsible for technical and operational leadership of a group of projects or program within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer.
• Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation.
• Performs highly complex technical studies to refine project requirements.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Provides coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Conducts extensive performance/project analyses during phase‑down to benefit future/other projects, missions and programs.
• Responsible for analysis concerning engineering program performance and to support engineering program improvements and implementation of improved engineering processes.
• Coordinates resolution of engineering, material and planning issues.
• Interacts with other business departments such as Finance, Production Control, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
• Supports the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure Basis of Estimates are in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a similar field is required;
  Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in shipyard design and large ship construction at the Engineer level.
• Experience as a Cognizant Engineer overseeing multiple systems or working on large‑scale engineering design projects, such as offshore drilling platforms, will be considered.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience in shipyard design and construction may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead others and projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipbuilding specifications such as ABS, Mil, API, and other similar general construction specifications.
• Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work‑sequence conflicts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling; possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipbuilding production such as build strategies, critical path, and production milestones.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ship engineering systems.
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to spend time…