Submarine Combat Systems Engineer (FTOW/Sonar) - R&D & Ops

Arcfield; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield seeks a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to shape future U.S. Navy capabilities for the AN/BYG-1 Submarine Combat Control System. Bring fleet experience into R&D, testing, and engineering to support evolving submarine systems.

The role emphasizes translating operational insights into technical requirements and actively contributing to CONOPS, system documents, and cross-team collaborations with fleet operators and program offices.

Qualifications

• Requires submarine operational and combat systems experience or direct submarine service.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Experience on SSN/SSGN/SSBN platforms.
• Willingness to mentor teammates and work with fleet operators.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D, testing, and engineering for future submarine combat systems.
• Provide fleet perspective on requirements, missions, and CONOPS.
• Translate fleet experience into actionable technical recommendations.
• Develop and review technical documents and concepts of operations.
• Participate in OPEX, COOPEX, demos, and test events.
• Collaborate with fleet operators, Chief Engineers, and PM liaisons.
• Assist evaluation of submarine missile, torpedo systems, and payloads.
• Train and mentor teammates across the project team.

Skills

FTOW/SONAR supervisor experience

Submarine operations experience

Fleet-to-engineering communication

Missile systems hands-on

Security clearance

Ability to mentor teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent submarine operational experience

Job description

Arcfield seeks a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to shape future U.S. Navy capabilities for the AN/BYG-1 Submarine Combat Control System. Bring fleet experience into R&D, testing, and engineering to support evolving submarine systems.

The role emphasizes translating operational insights into technical requirements and actively contributing to CONOPS, system documents, and cross-team collaborations with fleet operators and program offices.