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Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors and contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier nuclear submarines. Team Submarine unites the Program Executive Officer, Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS); the Deputy Commander, Undersea Technology (SEA 07); Program Executive Officer, Attack Submarine (PEO SSN); Program Executive Officer, Strategic Subs (PEO SSBN) and the Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning, and Procurement (SUBMEPP) Activity, once diverse submarine-related commands and activities, into a single "submarine-centric" team. Conceived to increase efficiencies within the submarine acquisition, maintenance, and modernization communities, Team Submarine eliminates traditional "stovepipe" structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities.

Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force. The Virginia Class Submarine Program (PMS450) is responsible for the design, construction, certification, and delivery of Virginia Class Submarines. Virginia Class Submarines (VCS) are built to seek out and destroy enemy ships/submarines, working both independently and in concert with carrier strike groups/other ships, providing Joint Commanders with early, accurate knowledge of the battlefield; covert striking power against targets ashore; and the maritime strength to destroy enemy naval forces and interdict seaborne commerce.

U.S. Navy submarines ARE the undersea advantage against our adversaries. Ship Control Division - PMS 450S: Provides programmatic oversight of VCS SCS, including new construction (NEWCON), In-Service, and future sustainment for VCS.

The division oversees with the support of ship control staff the funding of all Fly-by-wire (FBW) Ship Control Systems within PMS 450 as well as NEWCON and the Maintenance/Modernization for In-Service ships. Also responsible for review and concurrence of FBW SCS at-sea testing (Sea Trial agendas) following original system installation, upgrades/alterations, major repair work, or major depot availabilities. The division works to develop and maintain a System Safety Program Plan for Submarine FBW SCS Safety Hazard Analysis Report, Safety Assessment Report and Algorithm Safety Assessment Report.

This division interacts with the highest levels of Submarine and Navy leadership. Stakeholders include technical groups within NAVSEA, Electric Boat, the in-service fleet, Nuclear Reactors, Pentagon requirements and acquisition leaders as well as among other program offices in Team Submarine. The budget exceeds $300M across the FYDP.

This is a new directorate within PMS 450 and an opportunity to support a team that will have an enduring positive impact on the submarine community! In this role, you will: * Be responsible for supporting various NEWCON SW development and certification activities for NEWCON Virginia Class Submarines. * Manage oversight of software development tasking and execution, including associated issue resolution; execution of SCS certification processes and ensure technical and administrative review of FBW SCS correspondence complies with the requirements of the FBW SCS requirements manual.

* Ensure individual Standard Operating Procedures are maintained to clearly document the routing, review, concurrence, approval process and authority for FBW SCS deliverables. * Maintain oversight of all software builds developed by the design yard for NEWCON submarines, including associated issue resolution; execution of SCS certification proceses and ensure technical and administrative reviews of FBW SCS correspondence. * Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to clearly document routing, review, concurrence, approval process and programmatic authority for FBW SCS deliverables.

* Attend monthly SCS System Integration team meetings. * Maintain VCS SCS certification Objective Quality Evidence to support design certification for NEWCON software/hardware builds. * Serve as a consultant in all matters pertaining to Ship Control software development, configuration management, and design certification.

* Brief leadership and make recommendations based upon solutions you have developed or coordinated. * Possess excellent written, oral, and organizational skills. To be successful in this role, you will have: * An active or current DoD Secret clearance.

* US Citizenship. * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, and Aerospace Engineering, a relevant field. * An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.

* 10 years of experience. * Project/Program management experience or similar/related experience. * A mastery of electrical engineering principles in the development or operation of naval ships/submarines, ship systems, or subsystems.

* Knowledge of and experience with the design, operation and support of US Navy Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems (SCS). * Basic knowledge of submarine construction, modernization, and/or operations. * Experience developing technical standards for Submarine Fly-By-Wire and Ship Control Systems.

* Engineering and acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with surface and undersea shipbuilding programs. * Experience in applying root cause analysis techniques to fundamentally understand and resolve issues. * Ability to be a fast learner.

* Excellent written and oral communications skills. (Ability to communicate well with numerous stakeholders) * Strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills. * Demonstrated ability to interact with senior management on complex technical issues * Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to work well within a time sensitive environment. * Ability to act as the technical owner for complex components and assemblies, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution * Ability to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity.

* Ability to analyze mechanical designs through review of design artifacts * Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively. * Ability to be flexible both in relation to job-specification and schedules. * Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines.

* Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team. * Ability to resolve a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast paced environment. * Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and some travel outside the Groton, CT area may be required.

Additional desired experience and skills: * Master's Degree * Submarine Experience * Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program. * U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School & NPTU Prototype Training * Active NNPI account and CAC * 10 years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.

* Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer. * Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, the budgeting process and Navy program execution. * Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred.

* Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal. * Submarine Engineering experience is a plus. * US Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

* Familiarity with fluids and thermodynamic analysis. * Major System knowledge - Main/Aux Steam, Steam Drains and Gland steam, Feed and Feed Transfer, Lub Oil and Lub oil Transfer, Main Circ (MSW equivalent) and Shaft seal - This includes oversight of all valves, pumps, fittings, gauges as part of the system that are not part of the equipment group * Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms. * Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink modeling.

* Experience working in DoD or DoN environments. * Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program * Knowledge of Submarine Structural Integrity requirements (design, construction, maintenance) preferred. * Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers.

* Applicant should be highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills, and should be capable of working independently and in a team environment. * Experience with steam plant design, operations, or testing is beneficial but not required. * Support in providing engineering manager support for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Department preferred.

* Experience in leading and engaging in weekly meeting with the ship builder and supplier regarding actions and statuses desirable. * Experience providing review of design specifications, technical issue resolution, and technical documentation. * Previous NAVSEA and SUPSHIP audit support experience is preferred.

* Experience providing review of design specificati