SWS Fleet Support Engineer I / II

Responsibilities for this Position

An opportunity has opened to join the fleet support engineering group for the OHIO and VANGUARD Class Strategic Weapons System (SWS) programs. As part of the fleet support engineering team, engineers have the opportunity to participate in a fast paced and technically challenging program. Fleet support engineering tasking varies from development and qualification of new components, through support of any issues with the tactical SWS system that are experienced in the US/ UK Navy Fleet. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and understand each interface and component as well as associated system requirements while delivering new products and designs to the Navy. This tasking will expand to include COLUMBIA and DREADNAUGHT class as these platforms are delivered to the fleet.

Responsibilities include: resolution of technical problems on electrical, fluid and mechanical systems, components and structures associated with Strategic Weapons Support Systems (SWSS). Supporting development of shipboard modifications including engineering support for development of design, development of test programs and procedures supporting shipboard installation and deck plate support for installations. Support for SWSS development includes development of equipment and procedures supporting SWSS Training and Land Based Test Facilities.

Additional responsibilities include support for resolution of SWSS / AWSS Trouble Failure Reports (TFRs), Trouble Casualty Reports (TCRs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), TDENTs etc.

Occasional travel may be required to support work assignments for programs at Bangor Washington, Kings Bay Georgia, United Kingdom, SWS Ashore testing at Cape Canaveral FL, but will primarily support OHIO/VANGUARD SWSS fleet support efforts in New London.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated
• Well organized
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities
• Ability to manage concurrent tasks

Required:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in mechanical, electrical, systems engineering
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and keep a DOD Secret security clearance

Preferred:

• Knowledge of SWS systems or submarine related systems.
• Prior Military/Navy experience

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