What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER III position at McLaughlin Research Corp?
MRC is looking to hire an Engineer III. This position will provide engineering and technical support for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Ocean Science, Autonomous Systems and Ranges Department (Code 75) and associated Tactical Oceanography (TAC-O) stakeholders. Work will primarily occur in-person at NUWCDIVNPT, with periodic travel (if necessary to support task execution). Code 7541 provides integrated oceanographic solutions to the warfighter through technical expertise, cooperative innovation, engineering, and life cycle stewardship. The qualified candidate will support design and development of existing and novel Navy TAC-O systems, support integration of existing equipment or software into different applications or platforms to support the warfighter, and support evaluation of prototype systems, equipment, and technologies to satisfy existing war fighting requirements.
Engineers will conducts rigorous and objective analyses that enable US Navy to make assessments, decisions, and plans to deliver warfighting capabilities via emerging undersea technologies. They apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. Qualified applicants will have a strong background in problem-solving and analytical skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to rapidly assess a problem, reliable to deliver on time, quick thinking, and be able to balance the requirements of multiple stakeholders. They should preferably be familiar with systems engineering practices, providing programmatic support to decision-makers at various levels, and undersea systems operational research and analysis.
Job Requirements:
For Engineer III: Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years experience, preferably in an engineering discipline. 3 or more years of additional relevant experience from military or private sector may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree.- Excellent communications skills and the ability to work independently and/or with members of integrated project teams in the accomplishment of technical task objectives.
- Experience executing or reviewing technical studies, analysis, or design activities in their technical field
- Active US Department of Defense Secret clearance, with an ability to be eligible for a Top Secret Clearance (if required for specific tasking)