Sr. / Principal AEGIS CLASS Engineer

Senior/Principal AEGIS Class Engineer responsible for technical liaison with the Navy and leading engineering assessments for DDG-51 class ships.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety for the team and ensure every member leaves in the same condition they arrived.
• Ensure all safety trainings are completed on time.
• Provide analytical, technical, and engineering support to facilitate resolution of technical issues.
• Participate in Technical Issues meetings as the lead technical point of contact for LYS; prepare agenda, investigate issues, facilitate discussions with shipyard subject matter experts, and propose recommended solutions to the Navy.
• Act as a direct interface to Navy stakeholders (NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, warfare centers) for engineering inquiries, issue resolution, and technical briefings.
• Lead technical assessments, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action planning for emergent issues discovered during engineering, design, construction, and fleet operations.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering products such as technical disposition packages, engineering change proposals, and Liaison Inquiry responses.
• Represent BIW engineering at internal and external technical interchange meetings; prepare and present clear, decision-ready material.
• Mentor engineers and promote disciplined systems engineering, technical rigor, and effective stakeholder communication.
• Support quarterly travel for program reviews and technical meetings, including trials support for all new construction DDG 51 ships.
• Serve as the primary LYS technical liaison with the Navy technical community (PMS400D4, PMS400D5, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, etc.) to enable efficient discussions and resolutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams (hull, mechanical, electrical, combat systems) to resolve ship-level problems.
• Collaborate effectively within the team and with other groups, both internal and external.
• Facilitate communication between Engineers and Designers to ensure successful engineering and design processes.
• Interface with and support Design, Engineering, Program Office, Systems Integration and Concept Design Development, Change Management, Estimating, Contracts, Materials, Planning, Manufacturing, Navy and other customer organizations as required.
• Support proper and up-to-date process documentation for Lead Yard Support processes.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to remove waste and variation from processes.
• Support creation of improvement plans and lead projects to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and shorten cycle times.

Requirements

• Position level requires 5+ years for Sr. Engineer or 12+ years for Principal Engineer.
• Experience with DDG-51 class ships, Aegis combat system interfaces, or Navy surface combatant modernization.
• Proven ability to interface effectively with government customers and resolve issues via structured technical communication.
• Experience with ship design tools and data (drawings, 3D models, electrical loading, weight reports, interface control documents).
• Systems engineering background with requirements traceability and interface management.
• Prior experience supporting trials, testing, and shipboard troubleshooting.
• Experience with Engineering Change Process within Lead Yard Support organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet schedule demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to mixed audiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to contribute in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities and a positive team orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Some travel is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office suite.
• CAD skills are preferred.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent degree.

Technologies

• CAD
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office

Compensation

Salary: $93,000 - $140,000 per year

Location

Location: Bath, ME (onsite)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tution reimbursement
• Vision insurance