Submarine Combat Systems Engineer- AN/BYG-1

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

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to help shape future capabilities for the Navy’s AN/BYG-1 system. This role suits an experienced submarine Fire Control Technician, combat systems operator, or engineer who understands how weapons, sensors, and payloads come together in an operational environment.

You will bring real-world fleet experience into research, development, testing, and engineering efforts that support future submarine combat capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of relevant submarine experience; Master's with 3-5 years; Doctorate with 0-2 years.
• Direct submarine operational and combat systems experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D, testing, and engineering activities for future submarine combat systems and payloads.
• Provide an operational submarine perspective on requirements, missions, and CONOPS.
• Translate fleet experience into actionable technical recommendations for engineers and program stakeholders.
• Develop and review white papers, system requirements, CONOPS, training guides, and other documentation for Future Naval Capabilities.
• Participate in OPEX/ COOPEX, technical demonstrations, and evaluation events.
• Interact with fleet operators, Chief Engineers, Technical Project Managers, and program office liaisons to communicate progress and direction.
• Support evaluation of submarine missile and torpedo systems and payloads.
• Train and mentor teammates across the project team.

Skills

FTOW experience

Submarine operational experience

Combat systems knowledge

Clearance: Secret

Communication with Navy stakeholders

Payloads and sensors experience

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5-7 years

Master's degree + 3-5 years

Doctorate + 0-2 years

Job description

Bring Your Submarine Combat Systems Experience to the Future Fleet:

Arcfield is seeking a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to help shape future capabilities for the U.S. Navy's AN/BYG-1 Submarine Combat Control System. This role is ideal for an experienced submarine Fire Control Technician, combat systems operator, or engineer who understands how submarine weapons, sensors, tactical systems, and payloads come together in an operational environment.

You will bring real-world fleet experience into research, development, testing, and engineering efforts that support future submarine combat capabilities. Your operational perspective will help technical teams understand how proposed requirements, concepts, and technologies could affect the warfighter and submarine mission.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• 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, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), training guides, and other technical documentation supporting Future Naval Capabilities (FNC).
• Participate in Operational Experimentation (OPEX), peer reviews, Cooperative Operational Experimentation (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.

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 the United States European Command (EUCOM) or United States Indo-Pacific Command (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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3-5 years; or Doctorate with 0-2 years.
• Directly relevant submarine operational and combat systems experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Candidates We Especially Want to Hear From

Former or transitioning U.S. Navy submarine Fire Control Technicians and experienced submarine combat systems professionals who want to take their at‑sea operational knowledge and apply it to the development of future undersea warfare capabilities.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Instead of supporting only today’s submarine systems, you will help influence what comes next. This position provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of fleet operations, engineering, experimentation, and future capability development - ensuring new technologies and combat system concepts are grounded in real submarine operational experience.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $88,289.08Max: $153,517.58

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.