US Navy PRECOM Support Engineer

The Noblis MSD Pre-Commissioning Support Engineer provides pre-commissioning support to the ship's Prospective Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Department Heads for administrative and technical services.  Fleet Introduction work is performed in an integrated support team environment that includes government and Noblis MSD teams that work closely with Program Executive Office Ships, Supervisor of Shipbuilding Gulf Coast, and the ships' crews.

The PRECOM Support Engineer will provide Engineering Waterfront Support as follows:

• Coordination of assistance with SUPSHIP, Ship's Force, PEO Ships, and Type Commanders in fleet requirements not reflected in the ship's build requirements.  This will require in-depth knowledge of the building contract, ship specifications, and all current fleet requirements.
• Engineering support includes Limited Team Trainers, Crew Certifications, Afloat Training Group and Squadron visit coordination for work with the crew in regards to any waterfront requirements (before and after Crew Move Aboard)
• Provide ship checks as requested by PEO, ATG, and Ship's Force.
• Assist with Light Off Assessment hot/cold checks and the choreography of engineering evolutions which will include contractor performed checks.
• Assist ship's force with administrative program reviews and implementation per the ATG Afloat Self Assessment check sheets.
• Assistance may be required for all ship departments and not just the Engineering Department.

You are responsible for learning and using Noblis’ standard principles, concepts, processes, structure, techniques, tools, and methodologies to solve routine real-world problems using basic skills. As a Career Band 1 employee, you apply particular project or technical/functional area knowledge and concepts and operate with close supervision, following direction and guidance from others. 

• Bachelor's Degree (or AA +3 years engineering experience or HS Diploma +6 years experience)
• Experience as senior enlisted Navy or Limited Duty Officer or Chief Warrant Officer
• An active Secret Clearance is required
• Must be able to physically maneuver on board US Navy ships including accessing high and confined spaces and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with the MS Office suite of software, including Outlook Word, Excel, and Access.
• Candidate will need to organize tasks and services and be able to work with competing priorities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are essential in this team oriented customer service position.

• Experience as an engineer knowledgeable of US Navy operations, certification, traininig and administrative procedures, senior enlisted engineering or auxiliary engineering experience.
• Experience as a GSM, GSE, EM, EN, MM, DC, HT, or MR
• Understanding of ship building contracts, build specifications and contract deliverable requirements.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.