Submarine Fire Control & Combat Systems Engineer

Ventus Solutions; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventus Executive Solutions in Newport, RI is seeking a Combat-Fire Control Weapons Platform Systems Engineer to support an innovative program office. You will provide engineering expertise supporting submarine combat systems, weapons systems, fire control systems, platform modernization efforts, system integration, testing, and lifecycle engineering activities.

This role supports the development, evaluation, and modernization of mission‑critical undersea warfare capabilities while working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent military or industry experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting design, troubleshooting, testing, analysis, and modernization of complex naval combat systems.
• Experience with submarine or shipboard Combat Systems and associated Fire Control Systems.
• Experience supporting weapons systems including torpedoes, missiles, payload systems, launcher systems, sonar, radar, electronic warfare, navigation, or imaging systems.
• Experience conducting system integration, interoperability, reliability, cyber survivability, and test & evaluation activities.
• Ability to develop engineering reports, technical recommendations, trade studies, and system documentation.
• Experience supporting platform modernization efforts, technical data package development, installation planning, PICOs, SOVTs, and systems verification activities.
• Experience developing or supporting CONOPS, interface documentation, operational procedures, and technical specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with government customers, engineers, and program leadership.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise supporting submarine combat systems, weapons systems, fire control systems, and lifecycle engineering activities.
• Support platform modernization, system integration, testing, and verification activities.
• Develop or review CONOPS, interface documentation, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with Navy engineers and program leadership to inform decisions.

Skills

Naval combat systems

Fire control systems

Weapons systems

System integration

Cyber survivability

Operational procedures

CONOPS development

Technical reports

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

MATLAB

Job description

Ventus Executive Solutions in Newport, RI is seeking a Combat-Fire Control Weapons Platform Systems Engineer to support an innovative program office. You will provide engineering expertise supporting submarine combat systems, weapons systems, fire control systems, platform modernization efforts, system integration, testing, and lifecycle engineering activities.

This role supports the development, evaluation, and modernization of mission‑critical undersea warfare capabilities while working