Mid/Senior Systems Engineer – Weapons Control

Cornell Fitness Centers; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventus Executive Solutions seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support DoD submarine weapon systems. You will contribute to design, integration, assessment, and coordination across government, military, shipbuilding, and industry stakeholders. A Secret clearance is required, with travel <10% and work in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate has a strong submarine engineering background, hands-on integration experience, and familiarity with MBSE, requirements traceability, and system/interface definitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience supporting submarine/naval/DoD systems.
• Demonstrated experience with submarine systems engineering, systems integration, or design activities.
• Experience supporting design, integration, development, or modernization of complex weapons or combat systems.
• Experience with systems engineering processes including requirements development, interface definition, design reviews, verification/validation, and technical assessments.

Skills

Systems engineering

Submarine systems knowledge

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/related discipline

Job description

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer – Weapons Control Program

Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and foster a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advance the mission.

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support San innovative program office. You will provide systems engineering expertise supporting the design, integration, assessment, and technical coordination of complex submarine weapon systems. You will have a strong submarine engineering background, with hands‑on experience supporting system design, systems integration, requirements development, interface definition, technical reviews, and resolution of complex engineering issues. You will have experience supporting the Virginia‑class submarine or related submarine combat/weapons systems. This position requires an individual who can work effectively across government, military, shipbuilding, and industry organizations and translate complex technical information into actionable engineering recommendations. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives. Work Location: Washington, DC Travel: Less than 10% Clearance: Secret Clearance required

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience supporting submarine, naval, weapons, or other complex DoD systems.
• Demonstrated experience with submarine systems engineering, systems integration, or design activities.
• Experience supporting the design, integration, development, or modernization of complex weapons or combat systems.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements development and traceability, system/interface definition, design reviews, systems integration, verification and validation, and technical assessments.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense, military, shipbuilding, or defense‑industry environment.
• Ability to work effectively with government, military, shipbuilder, industry, and other technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, briefing, technical writing, and communication skills.

Desired Experience:

• Prior experience supporting Virginia‑class submarines or other submarine platforms.
• Experience supporting Submarine Programs, Strategic Systems Programs, or related Navy submarine weapons programs.
• Experience supporting CPS, TI-24, or other submarine-launched weapons integration efforts.
• Experience with weapon system integration, combat systems integration, launch systems, or interfaces between weapon systems and submarine platforms.
• Experience with system architecture, interface control, requirements of decomposition, technical baseline development, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience participating in design reviews, integration events, technical interchange meetings, and/or test and evaluation activities.
• Prior experience as a Navy officer or Junior Officer in a relevant submarine, engineering, weapons, or combat systems role is a plus.
• Experience working with Navy shipbuilders, government program offices, and technical engineering organizations.