Combat-Fire Control, Weapons, Platform Systems Engineer

Arcfield•Middletown, RI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Arcfield, Inc. is seeking Combat Systems/Weapons/Platform Systems Engineer candidates who will provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). This position is located on-site at NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI.

Requirements

BS and 2-4 Years experience, MS and 0-2 years experience or HS and 8-10 years experience
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline. In lieu of a degree, candidates with significant, demonstrated experience operating one of more of DoD, US Navy and AUKUS Non-Propulsion Electronic-Mechanical Systems, specifically Submarine Combat Control, Weapons (Torpedoes, Missiles, Payloads), Launcher, USW Sensor, Electronic Warfare, Imaging, and/or Radar systems (especially Submarine specific equipment) will be strongly considered.
AN/BYG-1, SWFTS architecture, (hardware/software/tactical equipment ) for predecessor, current and future Combat Control Systems; Knowledge of Launcher Systems Equipment; Torpedoes, Missiles, Payload Control/Strike Operations and associated Platform Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) equipment
Experience and knowledge associated with engineering functions related to design, troubleshooting, analysis, reporting, and/or testing of aforementioned complex systems
Knowledge of US Navy Submarine land-based laboratory testing and evaluation environment for Combat Systems and associated interfaces network
Detailed Knowledge of Submarine Operational Documentation; Ability to Write, Edit, Maintain, especially Submarine Firing Craft Procedures
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface with technical personnel, managers, and customers
Proficiency with MS office applications
Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, recommend solutions for maintenance and enhancements to Non-Propulsion Submarine/Ship systems including Combat Systems and associated Weapons (Torpedoes, Missiles, Other Payloads) in particular, as well as, Launchers, Sonar, Radar, Periscopes, EW, Navigation systems interfaces at NUWCDIVNPT and/or on-site platforms
Design and/or assess system modernization and capabilities expansions to meet emerging Navy needs
Provide recommendations for process improvements to existing systems and operational processes
Conduct test and evaluation and quality assessments for system requirements compliance, interoperability, reliability and cyber invulnerability
Develop reports and recommendation papers describing results of analyses, testing and problem investigations
Coordinate with Team Lead and work with the engineering team to support upgrades to existing weapon systems to meet data requirements
Collect and assess technical data associated with planned, active, and concluded platform Modernization and TEMPALT installation activities, including Pre-Installation Check-Outs (PICOs) and Post-Installation System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs)
Document and present trade studies as to the risks, benefits, feasibility of future systems
Coordinate and support platform technical data package development and delivery
Developing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation, performance specifications, interface documentation, operational procedures
Perform and/or support, functional, integration, system, factory acceptance and environmental testing events