BAE Systems is soliciting applicants for potential billets supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division, Detachment located in Kitsap County WA. These billets are contingent upon a successful compete and contract award which is expected in late December. 

We are seeking a Senior Engineer who will be responsible for the over-all technical supervision for a large support effort involving engineers, scientists, and acoustic experts working on submarine and surface ship signature silencing programs (primarily acoustics) including (but not limited to): ocean engineering support signature measurement; data acquisition and system development support; submarine and surface ship signature data measurement and analysis; and support for ship signatures and mines programs. Specific support will include submarine and surface ship signature measurement trials; development of trial documentation and test plans prior to at-sea periods; the assessment and improvement of current measurement procedures and systems improvement; support for signature trials and special trials and other related studies; the assessment of signature measurement systems; and support for data collection, reduction, analysis, reporting of submarine and surface ship trials data. 

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of, and a history of working with, silencing issues (including non-acoustics/electromagnetics) as they relate to ship mission, design, and operation of ship systems, and how those issues influence modifications and silencing improvement to present ships, and design and specifications of future ships. 

Applicants must reside near, or be willing to relocate to, Kitsap County upon contract award. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Some travel (up to 15% of the time) may be required.

Required: 
1. Exclusive US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance immediately upon hiring. 
2. Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Physics, plus 18 years experience in surface ship and submarine silencing. 
3. Five years of demonstrated experience in the supervision and project management of acoustic and vibration related ship silencing tasks. 
4. Demonstrated lead authorship on technical reports.

Prefer to have the following: 
1. Active Secret or above clearance. 
2. Eligible for access to TS SCI information. 
3. Masters Degree in Engineering or Physics, plus 15 years experience in surface ship and submarine silencing.

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