Jr Auxiliary Systems Engineer

Auxiliary Systems Engineer - Jr.

Job Description:  This position supports the Aircraft Carrier Design and Systems Engineering Directorate (SEA 05V) at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).  The selectee will serve as an Auxiliary Systems Engineer, reporting to the Auxiliaries Systems Engineering Manager (SEM), supporting the three Ford Class Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and their Deputies.  

The duty station will be on-site at the Washington Navy Yard. Full-time remote work will not be entertained.  After an initial familiarization period to learn people and processes, a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days on site may be considered.

Duties:

• Provide support for Aircraft Carrier auxiliary systems such as Air Conditioning (AC) plants; refrigeration systems (including modular systems); seawater and freshwater systems including pumps; oxygen and nitrogen generating systems; Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Damage control systems, emergency diesel engines, etc.
• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for aircraft carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Auxiliary System Engineering Manager (SEM).
• Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations.
• Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes.
• Collaborate with the SUPSHIP Newport News to resolve Auxiliary System technical matters.
• Provide written 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, and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR).
• Participate in Technical Assessment Team (TAT) reviews for Ship Change Documents (SCDs).
• Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, Newport News Shipbuilding, and other activities.   
• Review Technical Feedback Reports (TFBRs) for Planned Maintenance System (PMS) changes requiring Designated Technical Representative (DTR) review
  
   

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Required:
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting the Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines.
  • Previous experience with US Navy or commercial vessels
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Good interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to follow directions is a must.
  • Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Desired:
  • Engineering technician who was qualified to stand duty as an Engineering Duty Officer (EDO)
  • Previous work experience at a shipyard or Naval Surface/Undersea Warfare Center (