Payload Launch Control Systems Engineer - Entry Level

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in New London, CT, is hiring entry-level systems, hardware, test and project engineers for the D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department. You will contribute to concept designs, requirements, test plans, and end-to-end production ownership for payload launch control systems supporting VIRGINIA, SSNX, and AUKUS class submarines.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Robotics engineering and have 0–5 years of post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Concept designs and requirements definition for payload launch control systems.
• Specification development and test plan/procedure creation.
• Drawing development, vendor oversight, and ownership of end-to-end production process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Continuous Improvement

Priority management

Personal accountability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Robotics engineering

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred

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

Skills

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