Systems Engineer Associate - Entry Level

Standard Job Description

If you are pursing a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and wish to be a part of a meaningful American Institution, then we invite you to learn more about the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program! – for over 70 years FBM has delivered on the mission to ensure the safety and security of our nation. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges working with diverse customers such as the United States Navy on a program that is vital to national security. We help keep this nation secure and our adversaries in check.

Be a part of our Support System Engineering Team! We are seeking an entry level Systems Engineer at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor located near Silverdale, Washington to provide Engineering support to Navy and Lockheed Martin Customers for sustainment of equipment used to handle, transport, service, and maintain the Trident II Submarine-launched ballistic missile systems.

In this role you will:

• Develop solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying complexity, perform in a team environment, and work under the direction of a group lead.
• Provide guidance for support equipment, operations, disassembly, assembly, discrepancy identification, maintenance, and repair.
• Provide technical guidance during the isolation and correction of discrepant conditions, equipment defects, and procedural difficulties encountered on the production floor.
• Apply mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Have flexibility for variation in work scope and shifts.

The position will involve extensive travel with approximately 40% of you time spent in our Flagstaff, AZ or Salt lake City, UT sites and 60% in Silverdale, WA.

This position requires an Interim Secret clearance to start. U.S. Citizenship required. A current / active clearance is preferred.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an accredited college or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to starting employment and ability to maintain a final DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-base environment

Desired Skills

Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems.

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently.

Recent or current security clearance.