Systems Engineer- NAVY Submarine Combat Systems
About The Position
Arcfield is seeking a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to support future capabilities for the U.S. Navy’s AN/BYG-1 Submarine Combat Control System. The role brings operational submarine experience into research, development, testing, and engineering efforts for future submarine combat capabilities. The engineer provides an operational perspective to help technical teams assess how requirements, concepts, and technologies may affect warfighters and submarine missions. The position requires onsite support at Arcfield’s Newport, Rhode Island location; flexible work schedules are offered, and candidates must be local or willing to relocate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of experience, master’s degree with 0–2 years, high school education with 8–10 years, or directly relevant submarine operational and combat systems experience in lieu of a degree.
- Deployed submarine Fire Control Technician of the Watch (FTOW) or SONAR supervisor experience.
- Operational experience aboard a Fast-Attack Submarine (SSN), Guided Missile Submarine (SSGN), or Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN).
- Hands-on experience with submarine missile systems, torpedo systems, weapons employment, combat control systems, and/or associated payloads.
- Experience working in a collaborative engineering, development, test, or technical team environment.
- Ability to communicate fleet operational needs and technical concepts to engineers, program managers, and Navy stakeholders.
- Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Senior enlisted experience at the E-6 level or above.
- Operational experience supporting missions within the United States European Command (EUCOM) or United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Support full-spectrum research, development, test, and engineering activities for future submarine combat systems and associated payloads.
- Provide an operational submarine perspective on proposed combat system requirements, missions, system capabilities, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
- Translate fleet experience into actionable technical recommendations for engineers, program stakeholders, and future capability development teams.
- Develop and review white papers, system requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), training guides, and other technical documentation supporting Future Naval Capabilities (FNC).
- Participate in Operational Experimentation (OPEX), peer reviews, Cooperative Operational Experimentation (COOPEX), technical demonstrations, and other test or evaluation events.
- Work with fleet operators, Chief Engineers, Technical Project Managers, and Program Office liaisons to communicate project progress, operational considerations, and technical direction.
- Support evaluation of submarine missile systems, torpedo systems, combat control capabilities, and emerging submarine payloads.
- Train and mentor teammates, sharing operational and technical knowledge across the project team.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Other optional benefit elections, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
