Hull Systems Engineer

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Hull Systems Engineer to join our team in the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard .

Job Summary:

This position is in the Aircraft Carrier Design and Systems Engineering Directorate at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). This role serves as a Hull Systems Engineer directly supporting the Nimitz (CVN68) and Ford (CVN78) Class Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Hull System Engineering Manager. The candidate will serve as a System Engineer within the Hull Group. Occasional travel may be expected in this position.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Nimitz (CVN 68) and Ford (CVN 78) Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and System Engineering Manager (SEM).
2. Provide engineering assessment, research, and problem resolution utilizing operational experience.
3. Provide responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), Liaison Action Request (LAR), Steam Plant Action Request (SPAR), Availability Work Package (AWP) Change Request.
4. Participate and coordinate technical approval letters for Ship Alteration (ShipAlts) and Technical Assessment Team (TAT) reviews for Ship Change Documents (SCDs).
5. Review Technical Feedback Reports (TFBRs) for Planned Maintenance System (PMS) changes requiring Designated Technical Representative (DTR) review.
6. Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP Newport News, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS), Ship Repair Facility (SRF), & other activities to resolve technical matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering from an accredited college or university.
2. 3+ years of experience with US Navy vessels structures, hull, and ship stability.
3. Understanding and experience of steel fabrications.
4. Good technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Worked with or at a shipyard, Naval Surface/Undersea Warfare Center (NSWC/NUWC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Command (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), and/or Type Commander (TYCOM) supporting construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, and/or repair of shipboard electrical systems.
2. Experience working with technical authority.
3. Experience working with program managers in an engineering role.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active or current Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.