USV Vessel Engineer

Serco is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic team member to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting the US Navy. The USV Hull Engineer will be serving on a dynamic team, supporting autonomous systems operations CONUS and OCONUS.  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Sailors.  This is a Full-Time position supporting Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Ventura County Naval Base Port Hueneme. This position supports a broad portfolio of Autonomous Maritime System (AMS) programs in the  geographic region onboard a fast-growing local team.

You will be part of our Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) team team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver high technology systems. You will provide technical support for our customer as part of an integrated team.

The USV Hull Engineer provides support in operating, troubleshooting, and repairing major power generations systems, including shipboard main propulsion, electrical power generation and distribution, and auxiliary systems, Manages planned maintenance periods, Troubleshoots problems within project/program, providing analysis and solution recommendations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Reports to a Program Manager or head of a unit/department under limited to no supervision. This position will support onsite Naval Base Port Hueneme.

In this role, you will:

The USV Hull Engineer will perform scheduled and corrective maintenance, integration, testing, field installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment and systems.  

• Serve as liaison between NAVSEA, PMS406, Warfare Centers, payload teams, USVRON-1, ship's force, contractors and the waterfront's technical community​
• Assist in managing the overall vessels and be the onsite, Port Hueneme representative for all PMS406 objectives
• Assist in managing the coordination of shipboard testing and new technology integration schedules​​
• Assist in coordinating government and contractor teams ​​
• Contribute to developing and maintaining the operational schedule for USVs by serving as the focal point for all planning and execution efforts​​​
• Track and report upcoming events and milestones to Hull Manager, PMS 406 OPS PM, DAPM and APM​​
• Oversee the development of test plans and ensure synchronicity with all assigned objectives​
• Manage test package and payload HW/SW integration for both GFE and CFE​
• Monitor and report on installations and test progress​​
• Coordinate Sea Trials planning and manage problem identification, control and resolution​​
• Present at designated status conferences, IPTs, TEMs and Pre/Post mission briefs​​
• Provide oversight and tracking of all open maintenance issues and resolution efforts​​
• Support development of shipyard availability work packages and SOWs while overseeing vendor executed task completion reports 
• Coordinate efforts with In-Service Engineering activities as required
• Provide sound and seasoned technical judgement that follows company policies and procedures in meeting customer obligations.
• Assist with at-sea testing of UXVs and associated payload, including test plan development, test execution, and post-test analysis.
• Ability to solve problems during high stress environments such as field testing in austere conditions.
• Travel and at-sea watch standing will be required.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Requires a Bachelor`s degree and 8+ years minimum experience or High School diploma with 10+ years of related work experience and/ or applicable military experience.
• A current DoD active Secret clearance. 
• A current valid U.S. passport is required.
• Experience in maritime operations to include unmanned surface vessels
• Able to interpret mechanical and hydraulic schematics and drawings.
• Proficient in the use of common hand and power-driven tools.
• Able to work with minimum supervision under a variety of conditions.
• Minimum 25% travel CONUS/OCONUS
• Logistics experience in military and maritime maneuvers is preferred.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career

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In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary for this role is $114,375.67 to $190,626.12 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.

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.

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