Junior Auxiliary Systems Engineer

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support,strategic and program management,testing and evaluation,operations support, andinformation technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015.

ESN is seeking a Junior Auxiliary Systems Engineer.

Position located on site at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington DC.

This position is in the Aircraft Carrier Design and Systems Engineering Directorate (SEA 05V) at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The duty station will be at the Washington Navy Yard. The employee serves as an Auxiliaries Systems Engineer directly supporting the Auxiliaries Systems Engineering Manager and Ship Design Managers (SDMs) in the Aircraft Carrier Design and Systems Engineering Division (NAVSEA 05V).

Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide support for Aircraft Carrier auxiliary systems such as Air Conditioning (AC) plants; refrigeration systems (including modular systems); seawater and freshwater systems including pumps; oxygen and nitrogen generating systems; Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Damage control systems, emergency diesel engines, etc.

* Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for aircraft carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Auxiliary System Engineering Manager (SEM)

* Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations

* Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes

* Collaborate with the SUPSHIP Newport News to resolve Auxiliary System technical matters

* Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), Liaison Action Request (LAR), Steam Plant Action Request (SPAR), Availability Work Package (AWP) Change Request and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR)

* Participate in Technical Assessment Team (TAT) reviews for Ship Change Documents (SCDs)

* Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, Newport News Shipbuilding, & other activities

* Review Technical Feedback Reports (TFBRs) for Planned Maintenance System (PMS) changes requiring Designated Technical Representative (DTR) review

Qualifications

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years' experience supporting the Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine; OR Engineering technician with prior experience as an active-duty E-7 or above who possesses a minimum of 10 total years of experience.

* Experience with US Navy or commercial vessels

* Good technical writing and communication skills

* One must have good interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.

* Ability to follow directions is a must.

* Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.

* Performs other duties and works schedules as assigned by management, which may include changes to duties, responsibilities, or work hours as required to meet contractual obligations, mission requirements, or the needs of the organization.

Desired:

* Engineering technician who was qualified to stand duty as an Engineering Duty Officer (EDO)

* Engineer with degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems engineering from an accredited university

* Working with or at a shipyard, Naval Surface/Undersea Warfare Center (NSWC/NUWC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Command (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), and/or Type Commander (TYCOM) supporting construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, and/or repair of shipboard auxiliary systems. Experience working with technical authority (e.g., NAVSEA 05 and 08).

* Experience working with program managers (e.g., PEO Carriers, PMS 312, PMS 378, etc.) in an engineering role

* Preferably experience with nuclear powered ships

Clearance:

Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required