Lead Engineer

Responsibilities
We are seeking a Lead Engineer to serve as Technical Lead on a professional support services contract team in support of the Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization and Sustainment (SEA 21) Directorate within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard. You will be responsible for enabling the successful execution of a five-year task order supporting the Navy's surface fleet maintenance and modernization efforts, ensuring our team delivers high-quality, compliant support to critical naval operations. The key Technical Lead position supports the PMS 421 Large Surface Combatant Modernization & Sustainment Program Office which leads and integrates surface ship modernization policy, planning, and execution of new technology initiatives and systems into CG-47, DDG-51, DDG-1000 Navy ships and AEGIS Ashore platforms to enhance their combat capabilities. This position requires extensive experience in naval engineering with a focus on surface ship systems.

The PMS 421 Technical Lead plays a vital role in supporting the management and execution of readiness and sustainment initiatives for the Navy's surface fleet, and supports the SEA 21 mission of integrating maintenance strategies, modernization plans, training needs, and technical, logistics, and programmatic efforts to manage the lifecycle of U.S. and partner Navy surface ships and systems from fleet introduction through transfer or disposal. You will be responsible leading and mentoring a team of geographically dispersed Engineers and Engineering Technicians across multiple locations including Washington DC, San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and international sites as part of the overall contract task of coordinating, communicating, and integrating maintenance, modernization, and sustainment performance information in support of the Navy's Surface Warfare Enterprise.

*Responsibilities:*

• Provide technical leadership for PMS 421 programs related to large surface combatants
• Oversee and direct engineering teams working on ship modernization and sustainment
• Directly supervise engineers and technical personnel on the team
• Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software
• Identify business problems or program objectives that can be addressed through data analysis
• Analyze data to estimate costs and to develop and determine the feasibility of designs and proposals
• Analyze system performance across ships and plan for the sustainment of those systems
• Review engineering plans and designs to ensure adherence to specifications and compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Evaluate performance of ships and systems during testing and trials to determine conformance with design standards
• Coordinate with shipyard contractors and write reports to track completion of work
• Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations to NAVSEA leadership
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions in collaboration with manufacturers, field representatives, and shore support activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience supporting the Navy or shipyards that service Navy ships
• At least 1 year of demonstrated supervisory experience directly overseeing engineers or technical personnel
• Experience with hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems, combat systems, or aviation systems
• Familiarity with Navy modernization processes, systems engineering, and ship design requirements
• Active Secret security clearance and US citizenship is required

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, engineering, or related field
• Professional engineer's license
• 15+ years professional experience, including experience in modernization or lifecycle management programs for Navy ships
• Experience supporting DoD/DoW components

Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $139, USD $218,475.00 /Yr.