Systems Engineer- Submarine Combat Systems & Ordnance Documentation Specialist

Arcfield•Middletown, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcfield is seeking a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to support research, development, test, evaluation, and documentation for current and future submarine combat systems, weapons, and payloads, including the U.S. Navy’s AN/BYG-1 Submarine Combat Control System. The role serves as an operational liaison among fleet operators, engineering teams, and program stakeholders, translating fleet experience into technical requirements and compliant Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) technical documentation. The position supports technical documentation for Ordnance Documentation (OD) 44979, special projects, Temporary Alterations (TEMPALTs), emergent changes, and Future Naval Capabilities. It also involves laboratory validations and shipboard verifications, project reporting, stakeholder engagement, and sharing operational and documentation expertise with teammates. The role requires onsite support in Newport, Rhode Island. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate; flexible work schedules are offered.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science with 2–4 years of experience, master's degree with 0–2 years, or high school education with 8–10 years; directly relevant submarine operational and combat systems experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Prior military service or direct defense contractor experience supporting submarine combat weapon systems and NAVSEA programs.
Demonstrated background in submarine combat weapons systems operations, tactics, and procedures.
Operational experience with submarine cruise missile strike systems, combat control, or torpedo handling and launch systems.
Experience managing technical documentation and desktop publishing workflows.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and digital publishing/media applications.
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

Advanced training or recent hands-on experience with OD 44979 manuals.
Experience supporting TEMPALTs, ACNs, and TCN execution.
Experience working in a collaborative engineering, development, test, or technical team environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain OD 44979 in compliance with NAVSEA standards, formats, guidelines, and schedules.
Author and process baseline documents and Change Notices (CN), Advance Change Notices (ACN), Temporary Change Notices (TCN), and Urgent Change Notices (UCN).
Respond to requests from submarine crews, shore activities, and Type Commanders for OD 44979 revisions and updates.
Develop and deliver technical documentation for special projects, TEMPALTs, and emergent change requests.
Maintain electronic procedure files and publication libraries using specialized desktop publishing systems and electronic media applications.
Support laboratory validations and shipboard verifications to confirm technical accuracy and operational viability.
Develop and review white papers, system requirements documents, training guides, and other documentation supporting Future Naval Capabilities.
Prepare and present status reports, documentation metrics, and project briefs.
Participate in project working groups, technical interchange meetings, and stakeholder reviews.
Train and mentor teammates by sharing operational insights and technical documentation best practices.