Job Title: Engineer/Technician

Job Location: 2600 Washington Ave, Suite 900, Newport News, VA  23607

Job Category: Professional

Job Status: Full Time, Exempt

Job Description: QED Systems, an established engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm has an immediate opening in its Virginia Beach, VA office for Engineer/Technician. The incumbent provides engineering and technical services supporting the Program Office for the maintenance and modernization of In-Service Aircraft Carriers, (PEO Aircraft Carriers, PMS 312) supporting nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) Refueling Carrier Overhaul (RCOH) availabilities. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/skill sets: A minimum of 5 years’ experience including analyzing, research and developing engineering specifications.

Preferably the candidate is familiar with US Navy nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier systems, maintenance/modernization strategies and with the necessary interactions with all activities supporting an Aircraft Carrier maintenance availability.

Must be capable of working in a shipyard/industrial environment.

Shipboard experience on a CVN and/or prior experience of direct support of a CVN maintenance availability is preferred.

The desired candidate ideally possesses the knowledge, skills and ability to accomplish the following:

• Evaluate HM&E or engineering work to determine factors impacting system performance, system compliance, or design specifications.
• Working level knowledge of technical, specification and contractual requirements including NAVSHIPS Technical Manuals (NSTMs), NAVSEA Standards Items, Component Technical Manuals, Military Specifications NAVSEA Instructions.
• Prior experience providing waterfront engineering support to tradesmen, Alteration Installation Teams (AITs), Carrier Contract Teams (CCTs), etc.

Preferably the candidate should also be familiar with one or more of following data bases:

• NSDER, eDFS, TDMIS, SFIMS, MRCs and DOD Coretl.

Candidate must be physically able to climb ladders and transit decks on Navy vessels and withstand the potentially harsh environments found in shipyards and shipboard compartments. Must hold a current certification or be able to successfully complete certification in OSHA 10 Hour Maritime. The candidate shall be able to comply with all site requirements for safety appropriate to the hazards anticipated.

While effectively assigned to the Virginia Beach, VA office the primary work location will be at a satellite office located in Newport News, VA.

Will perform other related duties as assigned.

Travel less than 10%.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Engineering Degree from Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) preferred.

Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar software preferred.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access:  U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as: Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.

Job Contact information: Please contact Heather Tate htate@qedsysinc.com,

EOE, including disability/vets