System Engineer IV

Systems Engineering Associates Corporation; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEACORP seeks a System Engineer IV to support a highly specialized submarine platform integration program from a Middletown, RI site. The role emphasizes rigorous technical oversight of Government Furnished Equipment contractors and managing multi-contractor interfaces for SSN-812.

The candidate must have 10+ years of systems engineering experience in naval defense, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in naval defense acquisition.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• GFE contractor oversight and integration across contractors to ensure cost, schedule and performance targets.
• Contractual/OWS interpretation to manage contractor-to-contractor dynamics and SOW implications.
• Define and maintain high-level system requirements, interface control documents, and verification plans per NAVSEA procedures.

Skills

Systems integration

GFE oversight

Contract analysis

Navsea procedures

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Systems/Electrical/Software Engineering

Job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualifiedSystem Engineer IV.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary : We are seeking an exceptionally qualifiedSystems Engineer 4 to support a highly specialized system integration effortfor a critical submarine platform. Operating from our contractor site inMiddletown, RI, this role focuses on providing rigorous technical oversight ofGovernment Furnished Equipment contractors and managing complexinter-contractor dynamics for the SSN-812 program.

Because this effort is a specialized, non-standardintegration project, the successful candidate must possess a remarkably broadand adaptable understanding of submarine subsystems, NAVSEA procedures,hardware, software, integration and testing. A major aspect of this role isunderstanding the operational impacts of existing contracts, Statements ofWork, and Contractor Agreements to actively oversee GFE contractors, coordinatejunior engineering integration efforts, and drive overall technical success.

Job Responsibilities Include:

GFEContractor Oversight & Integration

• GFEContractor Oversight: Serve as technical oversight for GFE contractors,ensuring their deliverables meet strict cost, schedule, and performancemetrics
• ContractImpact Analysis: Fully interpret and evaluate the technical andoperational impacts of existing contract structures, SOWs, and deliveryschedules to manage contractor-to-contractor dynamics.
• BoundaryManagement: Manage complex, inter-contractor technical boundaries toresolve disputes, clarify delivery responsibilities, and align GFEhardware/software inputs with the overall system-of-systems architecture.
• GFE/GFIPipeline: Support the technical validation, tracking, and physical/logicalintegration of GFE and GFI into the primary test and integration beds.

Technical & SME Leadership

• Overseausystem-of-systems engineering activities, managing the migration andintegration of legacy submarine hardware/software capabilities with modernPlatform-as-a-Service architectures.
• Defineand maintain high-level systems requirements, Interface Control Documents,and verification plans in full compliance with NAVSEA systems engineeringprocedures.

Stakeholder & Program Management

• Serveas a primary, direct technical interface to senior NUWC Division Newportmanagement, Navy program offices, and subcontractor leadership.
• UtilizeAgile program management methodologies to manage iterative integrationmilestones, risks, and program increments in a dynamic, fast-paced defenseenvironment.
• Plan,lead, and present at formal technical reviews representing the integrationcontractor team.

Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.

Experience : 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience within naval defense acquisition, with an emphasis on submarine platforms.

Minimum Qualifications:

• SecurityClearance: Must possess and maintain an active DoD Secret securityclearance.
  
• GFEContractor Oversight: Proven track record of providing direct technicaloversight to external GFE/GFI contractors and managing complexinter-contractor boundaries.
  
• ContractualAcumen: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and understand thetechnical implications of existing Statements of Work and government contracts to hold external contractors accountable.
  
• SubmarineBreadth: Exceptional, broad technical understanding of submarine systems,platform architectures, combat/sonar suites, and hardware-to-softwareintegration.
  
• GovernmentProtocols: Strong mastery of NAVSEA systems engineering processes,military standards, and GFE program coordination.
  
• SME-LevelLeadership: Demonstrated leadership capability to coordinate, direct, andreview the integration work of junior and mid-tier engineering staff.
  
• TechnicalModernization: Clear understanding of PaaS architecture, containerization,and software deployments on tactical military hardware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Directlytransferable experience collaborating with NUWC Division Newport.
  
• Familiaritywith Agile frameworks adapted for defense systems engineeringenvironments.
  
• Knowledgeof DFARS clauses pertaining to Government Furnished Equipment andcontractor-to-contractor engineering coordination.
  
• TS/SCI

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship

Location: Middletown, RI

Travel: Monthly (approximately once per month)

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits:A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.