Power Generation Engineer – Navy Submarine Shipbuilding Program Support

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<div class="isg-job-description“>Synchron has an exciting opportunity for a Power Generation Engineer to provide engineering support to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. You will be directly supporting the U.S. Navy’s submarine shipbuilding program COLUMBIA Class Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). You will provide technical support for design and development efforts for shipboard electrical power generation systems.
 
Power Generation Engineer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design and development of the COLUMBIA Integrated Power System (IPS) electrical system, including but not limited to:
  • Generation and distribution of all electrical power
  • Controlling systems for all power generation components
  • Turbine Generator Design and development, with a focus on the Generator side
  • Turbine Generator Controlling systems
• Work closely with Naval Reactors, PMS 397, The shipbuilder, and Component vendors on detailed design requirements to ensure the highest standards are maintained
• Ensure all design criteria are satisfied in the production units
• Provide rigorous, responsive, technical acumen while retaining a collaborative and amiable approach.

education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical (preferred), Mechanical, Computer, or other engineering degree or related technical field (i.e. Physics).  Extensive NAVSEA or submarine experience may replace the degree requirements.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the maintenance, operation and issue resolution of power generation systems.
• Three (3) years’ experience in the design of military or commercial power generation systems.
• Be articulate in both oral and written formats. 
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Required clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance

Desired and Preferred Education and Experience:

• Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience on VIRGINA class submarines, at a Prototype site, or Nuclear shipyard.
• Three (3) years’ experience with magnetic bearings as applied to power generation systems
• Work experience at NAVSEA, Team Submarine or onboard submarines.

Work Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.  Telework options for 1-2 days per week after all initial onboarding and team integration is completed (estimated 2-4 months).  Telework subject to change at the direction of the customer.
Travel: potential for travel (10%)
SYNCHRON, LLC provides technical support services to the Department of Defense, Government Contractors, and select partners. Our mission is to combine Subject Matter Expertise with innovative technology applications to provide highly effective and efficient solutions to government and commercial clients.
 
It is the policy of Synchron, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

 

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