Future Submarine Combat Systems Engineer

Arcfield; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement & Savings

Learning & Development

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Arcfield seeks a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to shape future capabilities for the Navy’s AN/BYG-1 system. Bring fleet-level experience in submarine weapons, sensors, and payloads into R&D, testing, and engineering for advanced capabilities.

You will translate operational lessons into technical requirements, write white papers and CONOPS, support OPEX/COOPEX, and collaborate with fleet operators and program offices while maintaining a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Deployed submarine Fire Control Technician of the Watch (FTOW) experience; senior enlisted experience at the E-6 level or above is preferred.
• 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, unmanned aerial systems (UAV), unmanned undersea systems (UUV) and/or associated payloads.
• Operational experience supporting missions within EUCOM or INDOPACOM areas of responsibility is highly valued.
• 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.

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, CONOPS, training guides, and other technical documentation supporting Future Naval Capabilities (FNC).
• Participate in Operational Experimentation (OPEX), peer reviews, COOPEX, technical demonstrations, and other test or evaluation events.
• Work directly 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.

Skills

FTOW experience

Submarine combat systems

Security clearance

Fleet operations

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5–7 years

Master’s degree + 3–5 years

Doctorate + 0–2 years

Operational submarine experience in lieu of degree

Tools

UAV

UUV

Submarine missile systems

Torpedo systems

Combat control systems

Job description

Arcfield seeks a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to shape future capabilities for the Navy’s AN/BYG-1 system. Bring fleet-level experience in submarine weapons, sensors, and payloads into R&D, testing, and engineering for advanced capabilities.

You will translate operational lessons into technical requirements, write white papers and CONOPS, support OPEX/COOPEX, and collaborate with fleet operators and program offices while maintaining a Secret clearance.