Description:seeking an experienced Sr Design Engineer with a current SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Washington, DC to support the PMS 300/325 program and provide SME expertise for technical and design engineering efforts.Responsibilities:As a Sr Design Engineer supporting the Naval shipbuilding industry, you will play a pivotal role in providing engineering and technical expertise throughout various phases of ship design and construction. Your responsibilities will encompass, but are not limited to, the following:Conduct engineering and technical analysis for concept studies and feasibility studies related to ship design and systems.Collaborate in contract design activities and detail design, ensuring precision and adherence to technical requirements.Participate in independent design reviews to evaluate and improve design proposals.Contribute to in-service ship design and engineering activities, incorporating upgrades and modifications as required.Offer technical support during shipboard installation, ensuring proper integration of design elements.Engage in special studies focused on enhancing ship systems, equipment, and operational efficiency.Additional Duties:
Utilize expertise in naval architecture to optimize ship design and stability.
Provide comprehensive marine engineering support for propulsion, HVAC, and related ship systems.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within ship designs.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to design and improve ship systems and components.
Ensure effective integration of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) systems.
Top Skills Details:The main design tool is AutoCADAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Minimum Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:Bachelor's degree in Engineering.A minimum of 10+ years of experience in DoD/DoN program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management.Active Secret Clearance verifiable in DISS.Experience with Navy procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; supervisory experience.Preferred Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:Master's degree in Engineering.Professional Engineer License.15+ years of experience in DoD/DoN program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management.Employee Value Proposition (EVP)All in diff phases of production – building 20 oilers, built 2 and delivering 3rd. doing design changes of some of the hulls. Nextgen logistics ship, is all on paper and is brand new. Just starting design. Thiagos – total ray special mission. Tarch – cable repair ship, early in the process – not focusing on engineers yet. Tug – built in gulf coast.Work Environmenthybrid 2-3 days in navy yard in dcAbout Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.