Entry-Level Engineering Positions

 
Position Description:  These positions are located in the SUBMEPP Engineering Department, which is responsible for the maintenance engineering and life cycle support of all United States submarines. In these office setting positions, folks will be involved with maintaining submarines systems and components. They will technically develop, coordinate, review and approve a wide variety of testing and maintenance products to support the planning and execution of submarine maintenance. They will develop and maintain technical documents and respond to program managers to solve technical issues for our customers. There is daily interaction and collaboration with navy leaders to find solutions to challenging submarine maintenance issues.

Desired Interpersonal Characteristics:  SUBMEPP employs 225 folks, 75% of them are engineers. We are a team centered organization where the workforce collaborates to accomplish our mission of keeping submarines safe, reliable, and affordable for the Navy.  Interpersonal characteristics displayed by successful employees include having a positive attitude, demonstrated reliability, ability to operate independently and in team environment, and being an effective communicator.

Why employees enjoy working at SUBMEPP:  SUBMEPP employees enjoy their work environment because it provides the opportunity to be challenged from an engineering perspective with the independence and responsibility to grow professionally and personally.  Making a significant positive difference in the Navy’s effort to defend our nation while working with nuclear- powered submarines, one of the most complex machines ever built, is fulfilling and enjoyable to the workforce. SUBMEPP employees also enjoy the benefits of being a government civilian employee which includes generous paid vacation time, flexible work schedules, telework options and an excellent work-life balance.  

Information on the surrounding area:  SUBMEPP is located on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. It’s situated on the beautiful seacoast of Maine and New Hampshire.  The surrounding area offers year round enjoyment for those that like the outdoors. With a one hour drive to Boston or to the White Mountains in NH, it is an ideal location that has something for everyone to enjoy.  This link provides additional  information on the surrounding area. https://www.goportsmouthnh.com/what-to-do/.