Engineer (Entry-Level) - Washington, D.C.

Position 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 Engineer (Entry-Level), 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, with remote work possible, 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.

Our team at 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.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Active or Current DOD 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 a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of relevant/similar 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:

• 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!

In compliance with the District of Columbia’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $63,881.84 to $106,470.54; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. 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.