Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.Why Choose LCE?- Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
- Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
- Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.
Opportunity Summary
Join Life Cycle Engineering as a Senior Systems Engineer supporting the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) In-Service Modernization Program for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) programs.
What You Will Do- Assist the NSWCPD Program Manager with coordination for new system installations and modifications to legacy HM&E (Hull, Mechanical, Electrical) systems during major ship maintenance availabilities.
- Coordinate the development for Ship Change Documents (SCDs) to govern equipment and system modifications aboard LCS-class ships.
- Ensure logistics certification and compliance with NAVSEA and NSWCPD standards.
- Support NSWCPD ISEA's with the lifecycle sustainment of fleet systems including R&D, testing, acquisition, engineering, integration, in-service operations, and sustainment.
Primary Responsibilities- Provide engineering/technical support for preliminary design activities; in-service ship design and engineering activities; shipboard installation planning; and related risks to ships/boats/craft, ship systems and/or shipboard equipment.
- Conduct reliability, maintainability, availability, hazard, environmental, occupational health, and safety risk analyses.
- Provide reports, plans, and other substantiating documentation as required.
- Facilitate and provide required technical information expertise to Integrated Process Teams (IPTs), special advisory boards, off-sites, working groups and audit teams. Perform research and work along with other key stakeholders such as NAVSEA Program Offices, NSWCPD Program Managers, and ISEA's.
- Review, maintain and make recommendations regarding engineering plans, annual reports, program records, technical manuals, design histories, design configurations, databases, regulatory body and other documents.
- Support ongoing ship detail design requirements including the review of modernization products and deliverables in accordance with Government requirements and the preparation of analyses and recommendations for decisions to the program office.
Security Clearance Requirements- U.S. citizenship
- Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
Required Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, naval architecture, science or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- 5-10 years Navy program management, Government technical management, or industry business management
- Working knowledge of Navy procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process)
- Experience communicating with SES/Flag-level personnel
Preferred Qualifications- Previous experience as a Systems Engineer or a similar role with experience in ship system modernization processes and installation requirements.
- Experience in performing system engineering analyses (i.e., risk analysis, safety analysis, FMEA, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to aid interactions within Engineering, other internal departments, and external customers
Physical Expectations- Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
- Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
- Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
- Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.
Benefit Offerings- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
- Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
- Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
- Free access to online training library including certification preparation
- Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…
Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.