Ship Self-Defense System; SSDS Engineer- Arlington, VA Security Clearance

Position: Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Engineer- Arlington, VA with Security Clearance
Position Description & Qualifications If you aspire to a challenging project supporting the US Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you! This mid-level position will be on a dynamic team at our Arlington, Virginia location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact for our military defense and our sailors. Serco is seeking an Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Engineer to provide systems engineering support and technical expertise for Combat System shipboard items for our NAVSEA customer.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer an Active DoD Secret security clearance. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime contractor for acquisition and technical support. You will be a member of a small team that works closely with our NAVSEA customer and other Serco technical support teams to deliver quality products in support of the Navy's ship acquisition programs.

We provide engineering and technical expertise for shipboard system upgrades, integration, and configuration management. In this role, you will:
* Develop Preliminary Engineering Change Proposals (PECPs), Waterfront Change Packages, Work Items, and Administrative Change Packages using AutoCAD. Integrate system changes to cable block diagrams and cable running sheets.
* Develop response rationale for Government Furnished Information Deficiencies GFIDs, Condition Reports, Trial Cards, Variances, and Contract Letters.
* Support meetings including Weekly status meetings with the customer and other adhoc meetings.
* Provide coordination/liaison with other Government agencies and commercial companies to address and resolve technical issues.
* Conduct review of future change packages and determined package preparation dates in a joint review between supported contracts.
* Conduct travel to outside activities and participate in shipboard trial events upon Government approval. To be successful in the role, you will have:
* An active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
* A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline and 5 years of relevant work experience.
* OR an Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant work experience.
* OR a High School Diploma and 12 years of relevant work experience.
* Experience with integrating system changes to cable block diagrams and cable running sheets is required.
* The ability to travel up to 10%. Additional desired experience and skills:
* Master's degree preferred.
* Degree(s) must be in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related discipline. Program Management experience.
* AutoCAD proficiency, an in-depth knowledge of U.S Navy Amphibious Ship combat systems and interfaces, and familiarity with PEO IWS is highly desirable. 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 proof…