As an Entry-Level Engineer, you will join an integrated government-industry team based at our Washington, D.C. location around the historic Washington Navy Yard right by Nationals Stadium, supporting ...
As an Entry-Level Engineer, you will join an integrated government-industry team based at our Washington, D.C. location around the historic Washington Navy Yard right by Nationals Stadium, supporting ...
As an Entry-Level Engineer, you will join an integrated government-industry team based at our Washington, D.C. location around the historic Washington Navy Yard right by Nationals Stadium, supporting ...
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As an Entry-Level Engineer, you will join an integrated government-industry team based at our Washington, D.C. location around the historic Washington Navy Yard right by Nationals Stadium, supporting ...
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$40 - $50/hr
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| Aspect | Entry Level Engineer | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; internships helpful | Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; licensure optional for some roles |
| Work Environment | Design firms, manufacturing plants, construction sites, labs | Design, testing, manufacturing, research and development |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Entry-level positions across various engineering sectors | Mid to senior roles, but entry-level positions are common in manufacturing and design firms |
Entry Level Engineers typically have a bachelor's degree and gain hands-on experience through internships. They work in diverse environments like design firms and manufacturing plants. Mechanical Engineers, while often requiring similar credentials, may start in entry-level roles but are more specialized in mechanical systems. Both roles are common in engineering industries, but the term 'Entry Level Engineer' is broader, encompassing various engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering.
What is an entry level engineer?
An entry-level engineer designs, builds, and maintains the functional aspects of a product, structure, or system for their specific engineering industry. All engineers start out in an entry-level position with fewer responsibilities until they gain work experience. Many start gaining experience through an internship or apprenticeship before moving into an entry-level position. An entry-level engineer job description relates to all of the education requirements, skills, detailed tasks, responsibilities that a company or organization requires for their specific engineering job. For example, civil engineers design, construct, and maintain large infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, and airports. Electrical engineers design, monitor, and test electrical systems.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 4 days ago
Job description
Looking for a challenging technical position supporting acquisition of U.S. Navy warfare systems? Then Serco has a great opportunity for you that will allow you to take an important role in supporting U.S. Navy system development for our ships and sailors!
As an Entry-Level Engineer, you will join an integrated government-industry team based at our Washington, D.C. location around the historic Washington Navy Yard right by Nationals Stadium, supporting the customer's Surface Ship Radar acquisition program office. Use your technical and collaborative skills to positively impact our national defense and make a difference in support of the world's greatest Navy.
Serco supports the design, production, test, and fielding of the U.S. Navy's most complex surface ship radar systems and support the Shipyard Integration Lead's efforts to provide technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging engineering issues and topics.
In this role, you will:
- Support system requirements management and related analysis activities, including but not limited to:
- Supporting configuration control board meetings and deliverables.
- Tracking and coordinating equipment deliveries and installation schedules.
- Trace and oversee the allocation of requirements and alignment with platform and combat systems requirements.
- Provide technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging engineering issues and topics (e.g., advise on design drawings).
- Learn quickly from Subject Matter Experts and rapidly contribute to the highest priority efforts.
- Provide meeting attendance/support, presentation development/support, publication support, correspondence, action item tracking/closure, and weekly reporting.
- Provide inputs to overarching programmatic briefs as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related technical degree.
- An Associates Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree or aHigh School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
- 1 year of experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- An Active or Current DOD Secret Clearance.
- Knowledge and experience managing Naval shipyard communications, maintenance, installation, or testing schedules.
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering/design drawings to decipher and interpret technical information.
- Familiarity with the DOD acquisition process and/or experience with warfare sensor systems.
Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America's Navy. Join the Serco team today!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.