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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Steam Main Propulsion Engineering & Control Systems Subject Matter Expert (SMP&C SME) - **Company:** Prevailance Inc - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Databases, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ed830e1fbb3b9f0 ## About the Role * A minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory-level watchstanding experience aboard warships or military auxiliary vessels with steam propulsion systems, including service as: + Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), + Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, + Chief Engineer, or + Equivalent engineering leadership positions responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems. * Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years involving: + Steam turbine main propulsion systems, + Steam turbine generators, + Associated control systems, and + Auxiliary systems currently utilized by the U.S. Navy. * Extensive knowledge of steam propulsion plant operations, engineering systems, maintenance processes, and Navy operational procedures. * Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical problem-solving skills. * Ability to effectively interface with senior military leadership, civilian personnel, maintenance organizations, and technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications * Prior experience supporting Navy fleet readiness, maintenance, modernization, or lifecycle sustainment programs. * Experience supporting shipyard maintenance, depot-level engineering activities, or waterfront operations. * Familiarity with Navy engineering documentation systems, maintenance databases, and readiness reporting tools. * Experience supporting technical assessments, inspections, or engineering evaluations. * Bachelor's degree or associate degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. Education Requirements * Equivalent Navy engineering training, qualifications, certifications, and operational experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Work Environment * Work may be performed in office environments, shipboard locations, waterfront operations areas, maintenance facilities, or shipyards. * Position may require travel to fleet concentration areas, operational commands, maintenance facilities, and shipboard locations in support of inspections, maintenance activities, and operational readiness efforts. ## Description The Steam Main Propulsion Engineering & Control Systems Subject Matter Expert (SMP&C SME) provides technical oversight, engineering expertise, and maintenance support for Navy steam propulsion systems and associated auxiliary equipment aboard surface warships and military auxiliary vessels. This position serves as a subject matter expert responsible for supporting propulsion plant operations, engineering readiness, maintenance execution, and lifecycle sustainment activities in support of U.S. Navy fleet operations. The SMP&C SME supports shipboard engineering operations, maintenance planning, technical assessments, and propulsion plant readiness initiatives while ensuring compliance with Navy engineering, operational, and safety standards., * Provide technical leadership and oversight for steam propulsion plant operations, maintenance activities, and engineering support efforts. * Serve as subject matter expert for steam turbine propulsion systems, steam turbine generators, associated control systems, and auxiliary engineering equipment. * Support planning, execution, and oversight of organizational-level and depot-level maintenance activities involving steam propulsion systems. * Monitor propulsion plant operational performance and maintenance activities to ensure mission readiness and compliance with Navy engineering standards. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering personnel, maintenance staff, and shipboard operators. * Analyze engineering data, maintenance trends, and operational reports to identify improvement opportunities and support propulsion plant reliability. * Coordinate with ship's force personnel, maintenance activities, and government representatives to resolve technical and operational issues. * Support development and implementation of engineering procedures, maintenance strategies, technical documentation, and readiness initiatives. * Ensure compliance with Navy engineering, maintenance, operational, and safety requirements. * Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, maintenance evaluations, and readiness status updates for leadership review. ## Related Videos - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Minimising the Carbon Footprint of Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1198-minimising-the-carbon-footprint-of-workloads) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Fighting Fraud with an AI Grandma - Ben Hopkins and Morten Legarth from faith @ VCCP](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1316-fighting-fraud-with-an-ai-grandma-ben-hopkins-and-morten-legarth-from-faith-vccp) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)