Weights Engineer - Position DescriptionWe are seeking a talented
Weights Engineer to join our team supporting the
PMS 300 Program Office in Washington, DC. Working closely with government stakeholders, shipyards, naval architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will support requirements development, systems integration, configuration management, and technical analyses involving HM&E systems, C4I capabilities, and mission equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical Navy shipbuilding and modernization initiatives that enhance fleet readiness, operational effectiveness, and warfighter capability while advancing your career within a 100% employee-owned company.
Security Clearance:- Applicant must hold or be able to obtain an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance.
Position/Job Description:General Tasking Description:
- Support various engineering and technical activities throughout the design and construction processes of surface vessels and shipboard equipment
- Leverage vessel contractual requirements, SAWE standards, and SWBS principals to track vessel weight characteristics including the development, description, categorization, tracking, control, and identification of weights from various sources including vendor information, drawings, 3D models, and historic ratios.
- Conduct intact and damage stability, as well as trim sensitivity, calculations with the assistance of stability software systems including GHS and CargoMAX.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize hull weights into the overall ship design.
- Analyze operational requirements and develop technical solutions supporting mission needs.
- Develop and review engineering documentation, technical reports, and system specifications.
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, program offices, shipyards, and technical teams.
- Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and system assessments.
- Take part in the evaluation and improvement of shipbuilding processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and cost-effectiveness.
Experience Requirements:- 7+ years of experience supporting DoD, Navy, or federal government programs.
- Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and technical documentation development.
- Experience supporting acquisition, sustainment, modernization, or integration efforts for military systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with US Navy systems.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to perform job duties.
- Experience supporting Commercial Ship Building programs, Military Sealift Command Shipbuilding programs, or Coast Guard ship building programs
- Experience supporting shipyards.
- Experience with CAD software programs.
- Previous detailed design experience.
- Experience with Navy TWH processes, including margin management and production planning.
- Desired Skills:
- Systems integration
- Requirements analysis
- Technical documentation
- Stakeholder coordination
Educational & Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Naval Architecture, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline is preferred but can be waved with 10 Years of experience.
BenefitsICI Services provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
Our benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Plan with Immediately Vesting Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transportation, Parking)
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Performance Recognition & Awards (Spot Bonuses)
