Navy Lead Engineer

Company Overview 

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness. 

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners.  

Quick Hits 

Employees: 300 

Operating Locations: Chantilly, VA (HQ); Huntsville, AL; Lexington Park, MD, and other client sites across the US 

We are seeking highly motivated, experienced, and talented Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership for Navy projects in our growing Integrated Products Division. As a Senior Engineer you will be the technical lead and mentor for an integrated product team that is designing and supporting ruggedized shipboard hardware systems to meet Navy requirements. This includes evaluating and selecting supplier components/services, system integration, layout, and testing of IT hardware components to meet Navy HM&E specifications. It may also include research and development, requirements definition, and/or prototyping. In addition, the team will typically provide support for logistics products, documentation, configuration control, sustainment, product improvement, lifecycle support, and obsolescence management. You will also develop and present new concepts, technologies or applications for pursuing new business.  You will be working with Program/Project Managers, mechanical and electrical engineers, Business Development, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Navy customers.

This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented engineers can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the integrated systems arena.

This job is for you if you:

·         Interested in shaping advanced technology programs that will make significant contributions to the next generation of shipboard equipment fielded across the US Navy Fleet.

·         Interested in leading a small but dynamic team to support a variety of design, production, sustainment task orders for Navy contracts.

·         Interested in a dynamic opportunity where a talented engineer with expertise, customer skills and product lifecycle experience will thrive.

·         Enjoy analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of new and/or existing hardware systems/sub-systems.

·         Enjoy mentoring and coaching junior engineers and technicians

·         Are a highly motivated problem solver and focused individual who can develop trusted relationships with program stakeholders to influence and assist in product or solution realization tailored to their needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 9 or more years of experience in the design, production, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware systems, as well as experience with Naval Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment.
• Design experience should include evaluation and selection of components/suppliers; prototyping; integration; component layout; and testing of IT hardware components to meet Navy HM&E specifications
• Graduate degree in engineering from a nationally accredited college or university or bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8 or more years of experience.
• Ability to provide technical leadership for integrated product teams, with minimal oversight, to drive new technology solutions to customer requirements, within schedule and budget.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of original technical documentation involving the design, production, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of naval ship HM&E electronic equipment and systems.
• Demonstrated leadership in documentation of component and subsystem specifications, material requirements and hardware configurations
• Experience with identifying potential component and subcomponent obsolescence risks, planning for and evaluating upgrades or replacements, and communicating risks and potential solutions to Program/Project Management.
• Working knowledge of Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Naval Shipyard, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and Type Commanders' organizations or similar within the Navy.
• Experience reviewing customer specifications and requirements, requirements clarification, developing preliminary and final designs, and supporting Design Reviews  
• Strong Communication and presentation skills (written and oral) to interact with Program/Project Management, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and the Navy customer.

Travel: CONUS 10% or less

What other experience would be useful:

NSWC, NAVSEA, and NAVAIR Program experience

Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) programs and equipment

Electronic IT equipment design and manufacturing

Ability to bring together knowledge and skills across pricing, strategy and proposal development, to pull together competitive bids as a key member of the new business capture team.

Required Level of Security Clearance:

At a minimum, must complete and receive government National Agency Check status. Ability to receive a SECRET clearance

What we will provide in return:  

- Competitive health care plans with savings accounts 

- Dental and vision plans 

- 401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match 

- Life and disability insurance 

- Learning Management System with robust offerings 

- Tuition Reimbursement Program 

- Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements where possible 

- 13 paid holidays per year 

- Thrive Wellness Program 

- DE&I and Veterans’ focused Employee Resources Groups with regular educational sessions and communications 

- Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options 

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.