Senior Engineering Technician - Panama City, FL

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Senior Engineering Technician located in Panama City, FL, you will be supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in technical roles to integrate, assemble, and test unmanned maritime systems and ancillary equipment. This includes mechanical assembly, electrical wiring/connections, and testing systems in land and marine based environments. This position will report to NSWC PCD facilities located at Panama City, FL.

This senior-level position has great potential for growth into more responsibility and senior roles within an expanding work team.

In this role, you will:

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise as a Senior Engineering Technician supporting the Mine Counter Measures Mission Module Program.
• Provide on-going technical assistance and support to organizational programs and projects which may include hardware assembly, electrical integration, and testing of systems in production environments.
• Collaborate with operational levels of company management, engineering, and vendor stakeholders.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain military hardware and equipment.
• Identify, analyze, and repair equipment failures; request the order and replacement of parts as needed.
• Conduct standard research on existing systems and make recommendations for improvement in design and operation.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Serco Management and Government customers.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• A High School diploma/GED.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• High level of proficiency in the majority of the following areas: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic maintenance, fabrication and assembly.
• Familiarity with operating basic mechanical hand and power tools such as wrenches, ratches, drill-presses, impact drivers, tap and die sets, and measurement equipment such as tape measures and calipers.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot mechanical problems within common systems in order to identify faulty components and perform replacements to meet mission critical deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds to assist with component installation and removal.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, electronic stackers, and forklifts to move systems and components.
• Ability to support land and marine based testing in austere environments for prolonged durations.
• Ability to continuously be flexible to changing requirements.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Proficiency in key Microsoft Office applications is preferred to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Background in DOD contracting is preferred.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.