Documentation Engineer - Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

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Documentation Engineer US-PA-Philadelphia Posted Salary Range USD $65,200.00 - USD $101,950.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities This position is for a detail-oriented engineer who will serve as the Technical Data Package (TDP) lead for Machinery Control Systems (MCS), Repair Station Consoles (RSC), and Engine Controllers (EC) on the DDG-51 Modernization (MOD) and related Tech Refresh (TR) programs. The role centers on engineering drawing analysis, electrical hardware configuration management, documentation review coordination, and cross-functional liaison between system group engineers (ISEAs) and government stakeholders in direct support of the NSWCPD Code 552 DDG MCS Waterfront Engineering team.

This is a high-ownership role. You will independently manage configuration baselines, lead documentation review cycles, maintain tracking databases, coordinate across multiple engineering teams and government stakeholders, and occasionally travel to ships to verify legacy configurations firsthand. Training and mentorship on program-specific processes will be provided, but candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of deliverables and driving tasks to completion with minimal supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities: Documentation Review Cycle Management• Serve as the technical lead for review cycles of Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Wire Discrepancy Lists (WDLs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Verification & Validation test plans across multiple DDG-51 ship alterations spanning Flight I, Flight II, and Flight IIA configurations.

• Determine the best configuration baseline for each hull and initialize review packages with the appropriate electrical block drawings, Wire Connection Lists (WCLs), and supporting documents.
• Distribute review packages to system In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs); collect, compile, and adjudicate review comments for clarity and acceptability.
• Assign comment incorporation tasks to configuration and database specialists; review all updates for accuracy prior to finalization.
• Manage document finalization and delivery to BIW Planning Yard; archive as-delivered files on the program Wiki and SharePoint.
• Review ISEA comments on SIDs and determine resolution paths; coordinate the generation, review, and delivery of electronic Liaison Action Reports (eLARs) to BIW and track LARs through closure.

Shipboard Verification and Travel• Coordinate ship availability and scheduling for ship check trips with the configuration specialist and system ISEAs.

• Review ship check data and verify legacy baseline hardware and signal cable configurations are correctly captured in NSWC TDPs.
• Lead ship checks when the configuration specialist is not available.
• Document discrepancies and incorporate findings into TDP updates or Wire Discrepancy Lists as part of the SOW package.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Status Tracking• Coordinate technical data exchange between BIW Planning Yard and ISEAs; attend bi-weekly coordination meetings with NSWCPD Program Management and Waterfront Engineering.

• Manage the Waterfront Engineering task tracking dashboard and host biweekly status meetings with MCS, EC, and RSC ISEAs to review open action items and drive task completion.
• Provide input to procedures, SOPs, and program direction in coordination with the administrative lead.
• Integrate and review Vendor Installation Control Drawings (ICDs) and verify baseline information on Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs).
• Provide accomplishments for weekly branch status reporting.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:• This role includes a structured 6-month onboarding period at our Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) to ensure thorough training on program systems, ship configurations, and documentation processes (100% onsite).

• After onboarding, a hybrid schedule may be available depending on program needs (minimum 50% onsite at LBES).
• TDY travel to ships and naval installations required (approximately 1-2 trips per year).
• When activated for onsite work, employees working in naval industrial environments, whether shipboard or pierside, must meet certain physical requirements to safely perform essential job functions. Individuals must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods, often on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces, and must be able to climb vertical ladders, stairs, and steep inclines while carrying tools or equipment. The position may require the ability to work in confined spaces with limited ventilation and restricted movement, including crawling through narrow passageways and working in overhead or below-deck areas. Workers must possess sufficient manual dexterity and grip strength to operate hand and power tools, manipulate controls, and handle materials weighing up to fifty pounds on a regular basis. Adequate vision is necessary to read technical manuals, identify color-coded systems, and detect safety hazards, while hearing capability must be sufficient to perceive warning signals, alarms, and verbal communications in noisy environments, with or without hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without such accommodations.

Required Experience

Required Qualifications• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required; no equivalencies or experience substitutions will be considered.

• 1-3 years of experience in engineering drawing review or analysis.
• Strong attention to detail for reviewing and verifying complex engineering configurations across multiple ship variants.
• Ability to manage and track large volumes of technical documentation (thousands of LARs, multiple TDPs, wire lists).
• Strong organizational and coordination skills — you will manage deliverables across multiple ISEAs, program offices, and shipbuilders simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable hosting meetings and driving action item closure.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of deliverables and work independently.
• Basic technical writing ability for reports, wire discrepancy lists, and test procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:• Successful applicants must either have active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance.

• Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Experience

Desired Qualifications• Experience with electrical drawings (block diagrams, one-function diagrams) or electrical control systems.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical block installation drawings.
• Experience with Jira or similar task tracking and project management tools.
• Experience with configuration management, engineering change control, or Liaison Action Report processes.
• Experience working in an industrial or shipboard environment.
• Familiarity with shipboard machinery control systems, propulsion plant configurations, or HM&E systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Access or database tools for tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with Navy or DoD technical documentation standards (MIL-STD, NAVSEA drawing practices).