Navigation System Engineer

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations support, and information technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Services & ISO 9001:2015. We are seeking a Navigation Systems Engineer This job is located on-site at the Washington Navy Yard, DC. This position is in the Aircraft Carrier Design and Systems Engineering Directorate (SEA 05V) at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). This position will be at the Washington Navy Yard. The incumbent serves as a Navigation Systems Engineer directly supporting the Nimitz (CVN68) and Ford (CVN78) Class Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Warfare System Engineering Manager. Occasional travel may be expected in this position. Duties and Responsibilities: Act as the primary Navigational Systems expert for CVN 68 and CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers. 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) Provide engineering assessment, research, and problem resolution utilizing Nimitz (CVN 68) and/or Ford (CVN 78) operational experience. 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 Participate and coordinate technical approval letters for Ship Alteration (ShipAlts) and Technical Assessment Team (TAT) reviews for Ship Change Documents (SCDs) Review Technical Feedback Reports (TFBRs) for Planned Maintenance System (PMS) changes requiring Designated Technical Representative (DTR) review 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 Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide technical recommendations Develop formal presentations to brief to senior officials. Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit proposals for changes Qualifications: (Requirement) Either an Engineering Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience with Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine; or in lieu of degree 10 years' experience as an operator/maintainer of navigation systems on Navy, Coast Guard or Merchant Marine vessels. o(Desire) Engineer with degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems engineering from an accredited university (Requirement) Experience with Navigational Systems on US Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine vessels o (Desired) 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 systems o(Desired) Experience working with technical authority (e.g. NAVSEA 05 and 08) o(Desired) Experience working with program managers (e.g. PEO Carriers, PMS 312, PMS 378, etc.) in an engineering role o(Desire) Experience with shipboard networks and systems o(Desire) Experience with US Navy, USCG or MSC vessels. o(Desire) Preferably experience with aircraft carriers (Requirement) Good technical writing and communication skills o(Desire) Strong writing and communication skills (Requirement) An active Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship

Created: 2024-11-12