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Overview
Department 489 - COLUMBIA Class Integrated Power Systems (IPS) - is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic engineer to lead procurement, design, manufacture, test, and delivery of main propulsion machinery (specifically the Main Propulsion Motor (MPM)) for the state-of-the-art electric drive propulsion system on the COLUMBIA Class submarine.
A challenging system engineering opportunity exists within the IPS organization to support MPM shipboard integration by interfacing with mechanical/electrical design details, onsite construction/operations readiness, and qualification/production test troubleshooting. In addition, the team works with several suppliers to manage component development and provide technical and programmatic support throughout component design, manufacture, test, and delivery.
Basic requirements include, but not limited to:
This position is located at the New London facility; however, travel to Quonset Point (RI), Groton (CT), the Philadelphia (PA) compatibility test facility, and supplier facilities may be required on an as needed basis (10%).
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Candidates applying for this position must meet the following minimum requirements:
Skills
Department 489 - COLUMBIA Class Integrated Power Systems (IPS) - is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic engineer to lead procurement, design, manufacture, test, and delivery of main propulsion machinery (specifically the Main Propulsion Motor (MPM)) for the state-of-the-art electric drive propulsion system on the COLUMBIA Class submarine.
A challenging system engineering opportunity exists within the IPS organization to support MPM shipboard integration by interfacing with mechanical/electrical design details, onsite construction/operations readiness, and qualification/production test troubleshooting. In addition, the team works with several suppliers to manage component development and provide technical and programmatic support throughout component design, manufacture, test, and delivery.
Basic requirements include, but not limited to:
- Provide oversight and direction of shipyard construction / test activities (e.g. assembly/test procedures, manufacture/test trouble shooting, technical requirement disposition's, etc.)
- Participate in technical discussions with vendor(s), Prime contractor and nuclear NAVY customers
- Provide oversight at vendor facilities and the compatibility test facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA to support component outfitting and installation
- Review internal documentation to ensure ship specification and procurement specification requirements are met
- Ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills to allow close communication of technical issues with nuclear NAVY customers, vendor(s), Electric Boat operations and Electric Boat management
This position is located at the New London facility; however, travel to Quonset Point (RI), Groton (CT), the Philadelphia (PA) compatibility test facility, and supplier facilities may be required on an as needed basis (10%).
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Candidates applying for this position must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's of Science Degree in an engineering discipline
- 0-3 years of related engineering experience
- Current DOD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Knowledge of technical drawing interpretation and GD&T
- Familiar with standard operating and/or test procedure development
- Knowledge of component integration to ship structures
- Operations/construction support experience
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are a must
- Candidate must be highly motivated
- Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently
- Project management skills with a working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques
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