Submarine Towed Buoy System Engineer - Noblis

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD is seeking an Engineering candidate with advanced experience in Mechanical Engineering systems as related to submarine sail systems in the following areas:

Submarine Systems in the area of design and modifications of experience US Navy HM&E Submarine Communication and Electromagnetic Systems.

This Mechanical Engineering position will support Towed Communication Buoys for Ohio & Columbia Classes, ISEA engineering support, Obsolesense, Material prototyping & management, configuration changes, documentation and procurements the Modernization Program. Additionally support various hull, mechanical and electrical systems (HM&E), and research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) programs for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNS) & Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).

Candidate duties will include the following:

• Support the investigation of the viability and operational utility of a retrievable tethered buoy system.This includes supporting the following:
• The evaluation and development of system design options,
• The review of payloads
• The refinement of concepts of operations
• The outlining system benefit
• The de-risking of critical aspects to inform submarine design, and determining ship fit options.
• Support the tasking to define the design trade space analysis covering performance, reliability and vulnerability.
• Creating and testing prototypes for functionality
• Re-engineering products when problems are found and recalculating for the return of products to full functionality
• Preparing reports and documentation for leadership
• Perform obsolescence evaluation and assist with finding replacements

Required Qualifications

• BS degree plus 5 years' experience (or  HS+11, AA+8, MS+3, Phd+1)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Experience with Submarine Communication & Electromagnetic Systems (SCEMS) dependent upon degree.
• Experience with equipment design principles

• Familiarity with 2D/3D engineering design & manufacturing tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor)
• Experience reviewing models and drawings for manufacturability of parts
• Experience with documentation development including drawings, technical manuals (operation, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair), bill of materials
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Familiarity military specifications for technical design

Desired Qualifications

Desired Experience:

• Experience in Mechanical systems related to Submarine Towed Buoy Systems
• Experiecne in engineering, design, fabrication, and testing of prototype equipment
• Submarine Sail systems, machinery controls design development and test
• Submarine Systems in the area of design and modifications of experience US Navy HM&E Submarine Communication and Electromagnetic Systems
• Submarine Systems, including the Ohio Replacement Program, Virginia Class Program, Seawolf Class Program, Columbia Class Program Moored Training Ship (MTS) Program, Multimission Platform Program (MMP), Advanced Seal Delivery System (ASDS), and Joint Multi mission Submersible (JMMS) Program
• Experience interfacing directly with US military technical representatives
• Experience working with equipment suppliers and vendors
• Shipboard experience as an operator / maintainer is a plus
• Naval experience in engineering disciplines

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.