Payload Launch Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an entry-level Payload Launch Control Systems Engineer to support design, development, and qualification of payload launch control systems for Virginia, SSNX, and AUKUS platforms. You will work under a structured systems engineering process with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The role offers exposure to AI/ML, cybersecurity, and integration activities, with opportunities to contribute to end-to-end production and modernization efforts in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Robotics engineering.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Continuous Improvement skills.
• Understanding how to manage priorities.
• Personal accountability.
• Able to work independently.

Skills

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Prioritization

Accountability

Independence

Education

BS in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Robotics

Job description

Payload Launch Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-18875

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 4

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Responsibilities for this Position

Overview

The D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department is responsible for systems, hardware, test, and project engineering for the design, development, and qualification of payload launch control and handling systems and components supporting VIRGINIA, SSNX, and AUKUS class submarines and other payload platforms. The department also provides integration and deckplate construction support, as well as modernization and fleet support of payload systems. These systems include vertical Tomahawk missile, horizontal ADCAP torpedo, internal and external countermeasures, weapon and payload handling, and combat control systems. These systems are mission and safety critical and comprised of embedded closed loop complex electronic control systems having stringent safety and security requirements, in addition to requiring high reliability, availability, maintainability and usability. Successful development and qualification of these complex systems are achieved through leveraging CMMI and systems engineering principles.

The D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department is hiring systems, hardware, test and project engineers for entry level positions. Engineers will be responsible for concept designs, requirements definition, specification development, test plans and procedures, drawing development, vendor oversight, trainers, and ownership of the end to end production process. Technologies leveraged include highly accurate computer processing and sensors, rugged cabling, displays/OMIs/GUIs, and networking protocols. Emerging and evolving technologies include AI/ML, Cybersecurity, common compute environments, and increased mechanical automation of complex electronic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Continuous Improvement skills
• Understanding how to manage priorities
• Personal accountability
• Able to work independently

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Robotics engineering
• 0-5 years of engineering experience

Preferred

• Knowledge of US Navy Combat Systems
• Experience with CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.