Lead Engineer - Boston, MA

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love important, meaningful, and challenging projects and supporting the US Navy -Serco has a great opportunity for you!

Serco supports the Navy as prime for their Amphibious Assault & Connectors program. Located in the heart of the Boston's Seaport District, the Planning Yard team supports the Landing Craft Division in the maintenance of the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), the planning and maintenance of the new Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) and the configuration and engineering management of the new Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1700.

In this role, you will be based in our Boston, MA office and will lead the Engineering team in the drafting, editing, review, and verification of technical manuals and craft design plans. Additionally, you will work closely with the Planning Yard Manager to ensure timely delivery of contract requirements to the Navy.

Overall, you will lead a 12-person Engineering team consisting of mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineers that works closely with the customer in delivering quality products and services to the fleet.

In this role you will:

• Serve as the Lead Engineer in the Planning Yard for the LCAC, SSC, and LCU 1700 programs.

• Provide leadership to the lead mechanical and lead electrical engineers.

• Serve as the primary engineering interface to the customer.

• Make recommendations to the customer for best path forward for all engineering design projects and resolution of design discrepancies.

• Create engineering workload plan and project schedules.

• Maintain workload and respond to tasking within the schedule and technical requirements identified in the Integrated Data Environment (IDE).

• Provide feedback to Planning Yard Manager on all engineering staff performance on an ongoing basis.

• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews on technical manuals, drawings, and other deliverables before sending to the customer.

• Review Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Reports (TMDERs) and prepare cost estimates.

• Plan and manage on-site craft inspections at the Assault Craft Units (ACU) or shipbuilders to verify craft configuration and currency with documentation when required.

• Assist, guide, and mentor junior engineers as needed.

• Plan technical refresher training for engineering disciplines.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 12 years of relevant work experience. Work experience may be adjusted based on education, or highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.

• You must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD clearance upon employment.

• Proven, recent experience creating and updating drawings with AutoCad is required.

• Knowledge of SolidWorks or ShipConstructor 3D modeling program is highly desired.

• Prior experience leading a team in a Planning Yard, shipyard, or in the Navy/marine shipbuilding industry is strongly desired.

• Effective organization level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired but not required.

• Ability to travel up to 10%

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: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] 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 [email protected] .

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: .

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: [email protected] .