Naval Architecture Graduate Associate

As a Naval Architecture Graduate Associate, you will support our Maritime Engineering, Technology & Sustainment (METS) Business Unit which is responsible for industry-leading capabilities in naval ship and submarine design, systems and engineering services, and production support, logistics and in-service sustainment. This complements Serco’s other engineering capabilities in shipboard, shore and systems installation and upgrade services to the Navy. This is a seasonal part-time position for Summer 2024, based onsite in Alexandria, VA.   

You will join a team that is responsible for a multitude of various design efforts on a multitude of different vessels, on the many different US Navy Programs and Contracts, as well as commercial vessels and systems. In your role, you will be utilizing a variety of different tools and software programs to perform analyses and design studies, possibly involving ship hull structure and/or ship components. You will also assist in preparation of reports to describe analysis and design efforts, being responsible for summarizing results of simulations and design efforts for customers and higher authorities.

During your work experience, you will gain exposure to a wide range of teams within the organization including marine/mechanical engineering, electrical, design, procurement and program/project management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly engaged and collaborative engineering team. 

In this role, you will:

• Assist with analysis and model construction.
• Develop calculations.
• Build design concepts and detail designs.
• Assist with preparation reports.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Preferred fields of study: Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Ideal candidates are rising juniors, seniors, or Spring 2024 graduates.
• Strong customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Sercos 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.

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