Systems Engineer

McLaughlin Research Corporation•Newport, RI

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About The Position

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Ocean Science, Autonomous Systems, and Ranges Department (Code 75) and others at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. The role applies mechanical and model-based systems engineering skills to develop, integrate, and provide life-cycle support for launchers and payload systems, including unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). The successful candidate will work with NUWC engineers to establish standards, practices, and procedures for integrating, testing, and evaluating weapons systems used aboard Navy submarines. The position involves evaluating system capabilities, architectures, design concepts, requirements, risks, opportunities, and processes, as well as addressing integration, test, evaluation, and transition impacts. The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be comfortable in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field.
10 or more years of engineering experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Establish standards, practices, and procedures for integrating, testing, and evaluating weapons systems used aboard Navy submarines.
Evaluate system capabilities, architectures, design concepts, requirements, risks, opportunities, and processes for integration, test, evaluation, and transition impacts.
Design, develop, and implement test and evaluation strategies, plans, and methods to assure system reliability in conjunction with specifications and defined capabilities.
Develop and interpret requirements, drawings, data sets, reports, and specifications.
Interface with project team members to define and implement engineering solutions that meet system mission objectives.
Resolve programmatic and technical problems that could affect cost, schedule, and performance.
Develop, document, and maintain test procedures, methods, and tools.
Integrate technical, cost, and safety considerations into product definition to comply with Department of Defense requirements.
Perform system analyses, design studies, testing, and data collection and analysis.
Develop, integrate, and provide life-cycle support for launchers and payload systems, including unmanned undersea vehicles.