Submarine Fire Control Systems Engineer

Serco; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) Engineer to support U.S. Navy submarine operations and advanced undersea warfare systems.

The ideal candidate is a former Navy Fire Control Technician or Fire Controlman with submarine combat system experience, capable of applying hands‑on Navy expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, and evaluate complex fire control equipment; must be able to obtain a DoW Secret clearance and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• Prior U.S. Navy experience as a Fire Control Technician (FT), Fire Controlman (FC), or equivalent experience supporting submarine combat or fire control systems.
• 5+ years’ work experience within DoW, or Armed Services.
• Demonstrated experience with Navy fire control, combat control, weapons control, or related tactical systems.
• Strong understanding of submarine operations and the role of fire control systems in undersea warfare.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic, computer, weapons, or combat system equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational expertise on Navy submarine fire control, combat control, and associated weapons systems.
• Support the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of fire control and combat system equipment.
• Analyze system performance and assist in identifying, isolating, and resolving hardware, software, and integration issues.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on submarine tactical systems, fire control processes, weapons employment, and associated operational procedures.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities.
• Review technical documentation, system requirements, engineering specifications, test procedures, and configuration documentation.
• Assist with the development and execution of test plans, test procedures, demonstrations, and technical evaluations.
• Support configuration management and ensure system documentation accurately reflects approved system baselines and changes.
• Coordinate with Navy operators, engineers, government stakeholders, and industry partners to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Translate operational requirements and fleet feedback into clear technical requirements and recommendations.
• Support technical reviews, working groups, program meetings, and customer engagements.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, presentations, and other program documentation.
• Provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Navy policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable security protocols.

Skills

Navy fire control

Submarine operations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel 25%

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Physics/Chemistry

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) Engineer to support U.S. Navy submarine operations and advanced undersea warfare systems.

The ideal candidate is a former Navy Fire Control Technician or Fire Controlman with submarine combat system experience, capable of applying hands‑on Navy expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, and evaluate complex fire control equipment; must be able to obtain a DoW Secret clearance and travel as required.