Lead Design Weapons/Launchers System Integration Engineer

Position Description If you are looking for an exciting, rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, then Serco has a terrific opportunity for you. As the Lead Design Weapons/Launchers System Integration Engineer based at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., you will support and serve U.S. Navy's Team Submarine Program Offices as the PMS 450 (Program Executive Office Submarines, Virginia Class Submarine Program Office) technical lead for design tasks related to the VIRGINIA Class (VACL) Payload System (PS) and Launchers Systems. This includes leading design change efforts for launcher /weapon systems and block upgrades to integrate new weapon/combat capabilities. This role is critical to ensuring the effective integration of new weapons/launchers technologies and capabilities into the VACL submarine fleet. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force. Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for the acquisition of New Construction Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy's newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). In this role, you will: Serve as the PMS 450 technical lead for design tasks for the VACL PS and Launchers Systems, including: Weapons Shipping and Handling System (WSHS), Torpedo Tube (TT), Air Turbine Pump (ATP), Internal Countermeasure Launcher (ICL), External Countermeasure Launcher (ECL), Trash Disposal Unit (TDU), bow and VIRGINIA Payload Module (VPM) Payload Tubes (PTs), and the PS. Oversee the entire design lifecycle, from initial concept through development of design and test products (drawings, technical manuals, shipyard test procedures, operating procedures, etc.). Support the VACL Submarine Integration & Requirements SIT, the Undersea Dominance SIT, and Payloads SIT/Payloads Liaison on PS integration efforts. Assist the Construction Weapons SIT with construction issues that lead to design changes. Oversee weapons integration efforts for the Undersea Dominance task, including PS and launcher systems design changes to enable integration of new weapons or payloads. Provide technical leadership and direction to the Design Weapons SIT team. Support Construction Weapons SIT Lead for design and construction issues, and technical review for construction and delivery related issues. Be responsible for launcher/weapon system block upgrade design changes to integrate new capabilities, including all design and test products (i.e., drawings, technical manuals, shipyard test procedure development, operating procedures, etc.). Support the VACL Submarine Integration & Requirements SIT, the Undersea Dominance SIT, and Payloads SIT/Payloads Liaison on PS integration efforts. Assist the Construction Weapons SIT on construction issues that lead to design changes. Work with the PMS 450 VACL Integration and Requirements SIT Lead on VPM PS design efforts, requirements definition, and launcher Interface Control Document (ICD) development. Assess PS and Undersea Dominance (UD) ocean interface design changes that support the VPM and UD concept goals and missions. Assist with requirements definition, evaluation and design of VPM, PS, and UD ocean interface (excluding Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) interfaces) concept options and provide engineering evaluation of potential systems, subsystems and support systems. Assist with the development and implementation of programmatic documentation including ship and system specifications, performance specifications, interface control documentation, and design decision documentation. Review technical correspondence from Electric Boat (EB) and other stakeholders, lead adjudication of technical comments, and draft official PMS 450 responses. Represent PMS 450 on program issues, recommendations, and decisions regarding VIRGINIA Block V, VI, and VII weapons/launcher system design efforts. Work with other PMS 450 SIT leads and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) technical warrant holders (TWH), including structural, shock, acoustics, electronics, hydraulics, air systems, ship safety, and combat systems groups to resolve complex technical issues. Work with multi-disciplined, multi-organizational teams (e.g., EB, NAVSEA 05, PMS 397, Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT), Submarine Force Pacific (SUBPAC), Combat Weapon Integrated Test Team (CWITT), Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Program Manager, Air-Launched Weapons (PMA-280), Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Weapons and Launchers In-Service-Engineering-Agent (ISEA), etc.) to provide best-value design solutions to the fleet. Be the Technical lead and primary interface with PMA-280 for Tomahawk (and Tomahawk upgrades) integration into the PS. Brief the PMS 450 Program Manager or other high-level NAVSEA personnel on complex issues. Be the PMS 450 co-lead of the Payload System Integrated Product-Development Team (IPT), which is focused on the VPM PS design. Be the PMS 450 co-lead of the VACL Weapons System Design Construction SIT meeting, that is focused on non-VPM weapons system new construction, operational, and design issues. Support the VACL submarine Program Office Technical Division for the integration and execution of VPM concept and design changes by participating/leading VTCs, working groups, and planning and technical meetings. Assist with managing programmatic, technical, administrative, and support activities required to develop and execute the VIRGINIA Block V PS, VPM ship systems, UD ship efforts, and VIRGINIA Block VI ocean interfaces. Support emerging VIRGINIA BLK VI, BLK VII, SSN-X (Next Generation Attack Submarine), and future submarine design initiatives for various ocean interfaces. Responsible for the design and integration of all systems and components related to submarine weapons and launcher systems, including but not limited to the Torpedo Tube (TT), Payload System (PS), and Payload Tube (PT). Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will have: An Active or Current Secret Clearance US Citizenship Bachelor's Degree, preferably in an Engineering Field or similar field. An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree. 10 years of experience (Experience in significant fleet-related weapons systems technical experience, including responsibility for leading technical projects and providing technical guidance to junior engineers highly preferred) Extensive experience with submarines and submarine/submersible systems (design, operations, maintenance, and testing). Expertise in submarine vertical (Vertical Launch System (VLS) and large diameter payload or missile tubes) and horizontal weapons/payload systems and missions. Experience in submarine platform requirements such as engineering design, design development, and integration of multiple systems. Proven track record in test and evaluation programs, interface definition and coordination, operating/maintenance/casualty procedure development, technical writing, and submarine-based troubleshooting and maintenance. Thorough understanding of adherence to technical requirements and specifications, and program office policy and procedures. Ability to work independently, take initiative, plan, organize, manage, and execute submarine design and engineering projects. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Strong technical writing and presentation development skills. Proficent MS Microsoft skills especially Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines Ability to travel frequently (25% of the time) to NUWCDIVNPT, and Electric Boat in Groton/New London, CT. You should expect to travel approximately 3-5 days each quarter and travel to PACNORWEST and other submarine construction or design facilities may also be required, but is expected to be infrequent. Additional desired experience and skills Work experience in the Navy and specifically within Team Submarine or on board submarines If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today. Meet Your Recruiter. In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $ 140,006.27 to $ 242,632.34 ; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. 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