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Power Engineer

Submarine Power Systems Engineer

Serco has an immediate opening for an electrical or mechanical engineer with submarine power systems expertise and detailed design experience to support our active contract with the U.S. Navy in the Washington, DC area. General duties and responsibilities include:

In this role you will:

Support the design and development of the CLB IPS electrical system, including, but not limited to:

Design and implementation of electrical power and distribution systems

Development and integration of control systems for all power components

Design and development of the Turbine Generator, with an emphasis on the generator end

Design and integration of control systems for the Turbine Generator

Collaborate closely with Naval Reactors, PMS 397, the shipbuilder, and component vendors to define and meet detailed design requirements

Ensure all production units meet established design criteria and maintain the highest quality standards

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have a current or active Secret clearance which is REQUIRED for consideration.

Have a bachelor's degree in electrical (), Mechanical, Computer, or other engineering degree or related field (Physics, for example). Extensive NAVSEA or submarine experience may replace the degree requirements.

Have a minimum of three years' experience in the design of military or commercial power systems

Have 5 years' experience in the maintenance, operation and issue resolution of power systems.

Have Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience on VIRGINIA class submarines, at a Prototype or Nuclear shipyard.

Have 3 years' experience with magnetic bearings as applied to power systems

Be articulate in both oral and written formats.

Have the ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Provide rigorous, responsive, technical acumen while retaining a collaborative and amiable approach.

10% travel may be required.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career! Meet Your Recruiter!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $97,787.27 to $162,978.79; 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, 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.

Power Engineer

United States
Full time

Published on 08/21/2025

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