Bachelor Engineering Jobs in Dover, NH (NOW HIRING)

Salary / Rate 

Technician IV: $30.73

Up to an additional $5.09/hour health & welfare, depending on benefit enrollment

Company Overview: 

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being.  

KMS is a two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.  

Summary / Objective: 

This team provides support in the areas of Administration, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics Programs associated with life cycle maintenance, modernization, and modification of Naval ships, unique platforms, new construction units and support facilities for Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP), an independent field activity of the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command that is aligned under Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN).  

SUBMEPP’s mission is to keep assigned Naval ships and submersibles safe, reliable, and affordable through use of its engineered life cycle maintenance and modernization products and services. SUBMEPP performs technical duties and responsibilities to provide and maintain engineered life cycle maintenance products in direct support of the Fleet, shipyards, industrial facilities, and NAVSEA.  

General Duties or Experience: 

This position will assist with the review of Technical Work Documents (TWDs) from current CNO Availabilities to determine whether the maintenance accomplished satisfies the requirements of SUBMEPP Maintenance Standards/Requirements identified in each Availability Work Package (AWP). 

Essential functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Review Engineering and technical documentation to determine compliance with engineering standards, technical accuracy, and adequacy in relation to functional, operational, and technical requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis, reviews, studies and provide recommendations related to the development, interoperability, integration, operations, and use of Maintenance Standards during submarine system, subsystem, equipment maintenance.
• Review, analyze, maintain, draft, validate changes to technical submarine maintenance documentation.
• Perform Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis on new and existing maintenance requirements. This ensures the systems maintain high safety, reliability, environmental compliance, and operational readiness at the most effective cost.
• Collaborate with the customer and various organizations, offering in-depth research and data analysis to improve engineering documentation and provide informed technical feedback.
• Provide administrative functions for program efforts in special situations including, but not limited to meetings, and preparing/maintaining history files.

Required Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or Accredited GED equivalent. 
• Engineering Technician III - Relevant experience in the skills listed below (less than 8 years of experience).
• Engineering Technician IV - Greater than 8 years relevant experience in the skills listed below OR BS Engineering with less than 4 years of experience.
• Engineering Technician V - Greater than 20 years relevant experience in the skills listed below. Most likely has some leadership experience.
• Relevant experience:
  • Familiarity with Navy supply systems, logistics databases, and Submarine Rotatable Pool processes. 
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance Experience or TGIs writing or reviewing experience.  
  • Mechanical trades or Engineering Technician experience, degreed Engineer, or retired SUBMEPP or SY (shop 38,31,260).
  • Kittery ME, Work package development experience.
  • Experienced electrical trade or engineering technician prefer E, nuc ET, nav ET, or RC Div.
  • Experienced quality assurance (QAO/QAS/aQAO/aQAS) with mechanical/electrical trade or technician background.

Preferred education and experience: 

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Standards and submarine Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems is a plus.
• Current or recent shipyard submarine availability maintenance experience and be familiar with availability work packages and tracking metrics.
• Experience as a PQS Worker, Work Center Supervisor, or 3M Coordinator within the Navy’s maintenance system.
• Familiarity with the Navy’s Planned Maintenance System.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation standards and quality assurance practices.
• Adept at learning new systems and terminology

Competencies: 

• Proficient in using Windows PC and the MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of submarine equipment and systems (a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical documentation and data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new technologies or systems quickly.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Additional eligibility requirements 

Work authorization/security clearance requirements: 

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. 

Other Duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

None 

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status. 

Telework: 

• Situational Telework is allowed for this position. However, that may change based on customer requirements.

Travel: 

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS 
• Travel up to 10% may be required. 

Benefits and Additional Compensation: 

KMS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus. 

AAP/EEO Statement: 

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace. 

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