Synchron, LLC Looking for Senior Structural Engineer – Virginia SSN Support at Washington, DC  Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Serve with delegated technical and signature authority for VIRGINIA Class Structures during Design, New Construction and Fleet Introduction for 05U5X Ship Design Manager.
• Lead and manage technical projects as assigned by the SEA05U2 management.
• Develop close working relationships with technical warrant holders, subject matter experts, systems engineering specialists, ship designers, and fabrication trades to develop cost-effective systems and designs that meet requirements
• Review technical products, determine stakeholders, come through comment resolution on technical products, write letters to codify direction back to our contractor
• Develop solutions to a variety of controversial problems; anticipates future trends; and investigate application of new technology or approaches.
• Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.
• Be responsible for supporting and sometimes leading cross discipline teams of engineers and designers to execute tasking as assigned by the program manager. Engineer will interface with many stakeholder both internal and external to PMS450 and will be responsible for day-to-day project management and engineering activities such as working with Subject Matter Expert (SME) leads to develop and execute technical project plans, estimating schedules and costs, tracking progress, coordinating resolution of technical issues, and identifying risks and concerns to the program manager.
• Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
• Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions.
• Structural engineers will also support project engineers overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality, working in a team environment, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors.
• Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations.
• Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications.
• Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials.
• Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain.
• Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms.
• Change management via Enterprise Change Request.
• Have the ability to resolve of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree or higher in mechanical, marine, engineering, or related technical degree.
• Eight to ten years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong foundation in structural and/or mechanical design engineering standards and practices.
• Demonstrates strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Be able to work well within a time sensitive environment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or equivalent is beneficial.
• General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering and design of deck structures, foundations, and platform arrangements.
• The ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field of structural design and analysis with some guidance from senior engineers, SMEs and supervisor.
• The ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating the many ship systems at the structural interfaces, with teams of engineers and designers of varying disciplines.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms. Knowledge of tools used such as CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications, Matlab and Simulink modeling is desired.
• Experience working in DoD or DoN environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program
• Knowledge of Submarine Structural Integrity requirements (design, construction, maintenance) preferred.
• General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering and design of deck structures, foundations, and platform arrangements.
• The ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field of structural design and analysis with some guidance from senior engineers, SMEs and supervisor.
• The ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating the many ship systems at the structural interfaces, with teams of engineers and designers of varying disciplines.
• The ability to multitask; selected engineer can be assigned several projects
• 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.
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Inventor
• Experience with Siemens FEMAP Finite Element Analysis software (or similar FEA)
• Have knowledge of RES-66, RIM-63 and similar GFE Design manuals
• Have experience with MathCAD
• The ability to provide 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.
• Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program,
• Submarine Engineering experience is a plus.
• Previous NAVSEA and SUPSHIP audit support experience is preferred.
• Experience providing review of design specifications, technical issue resolution, and technical documentation.

Work Location: Washington Navy Yard (no option for telework).

Travel: 10 percent (min).

SYNCHRON, LLC provides technical support services to the Department of Defense, Government Contractors, and select partners. Our mission is to combine Subject Matter Expertise with innovative technology applications to provide highly effective and efficient solutions to government and commercial clients.
 
It is the policy of Synchron, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.