Submarine Fire Control Systems Engineer (Electronics)

Serco; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role leverages Navy experience to maintain, troubleshoot, and evaluate fire control and combat systems for mission readiness. The successful candidate will work with Navy personnel, engineers, and program managers to ensure systems remain reliable and effective, traveling up to 25% and complying with Navy policies and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ work experience within DoW, or Armed Services.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, system documentation, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• 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.

Skills

Navy fire control

Submarine systems

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/related

Tools

Technical manuals

Job description

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

The role leverages Navy experience to maintain, troubleshoot, and evaluate fire control and combat systems for mission readiness. The successful candidate will work with Navy personnel, engineers, and program managers to ensure systems remain reliable and effective, traveling up to 25% and complying with Navy policies and security