System Engineer IV

SEA CORP; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

SEA CORP in Middletown, RI is seeking a highly qualified System Engineer IV to support a submarine platform integration effort. The role focuses on technical oversight of GFE contractors and managing inter-contractor dynamics for the SSN-812 program at the contractor site in Middletown, RI.

The candidate will oversee system-of-systems activities, maintain high-level requirements, and coordinate with NUWC Newport management and Navy program offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience within naval defense acquisition.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of GFE/GFI contractors and manage inter-contractor dynamics.
• Define and maintain system requirements, interface documents, and verification plans.
• Lead and present at formal technical reviews for the integration team.

Skills

System engineering leadership

Stakeholder communication

Agile project management

GFE oversight

Education

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

NAVSEA procedures

PaaS architectures

GFE/GFI integration

Containerization concepts

Job description

SEA CORP

Location: Middletown, RI, United States

Req ID: req1933

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified System Engineer IV.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary: We are seeking an exceptionally qualified Systems Engineer 4 to support a highly specialized system integration effort for a critical submarine platform. Operating from our contractor site in Middletown, RI, this role focuses on providing rigorous technical oversight of Government Furnished Equipment contractors and managing complex inter-contractor dynamics for the SSN-812 program.

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

Job Responsibilities Include:

GFE Contractor Oversight & Integration

• GFE Contractor Oversight: Serve as technical oversight for GFE contractors, ensuring their deliverables meet strict cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Contract Impact Analysis: Fully interpret and evaluate the technical and operational impacts of existing contract structures, SOWs, and delivery schedules to manage contractor-to-contractor dynamics.
• Boundary Management: Manage complex, inter-contractor technical boundaries to resolve disputes, clarify delivery responsibilities, and align GFE hardware/software inputs with the overall system-of-systems architecture.
• GFE/GFI Pipeline: Support the technical validation, tracking, and physical/logical integration of GFE and GFI into the primary test and integration beds.

Technical & SME Leadership

• Oversee system-of-systems engineering activities, managing the migration and integration of legacy submarine hardware/software capabilities with modern Platform-as-a-Service architectures.
• Define and maintain high-level systems requirements, Interface Control Documents, and verification plans in full compliance with NAVSEA systems engineering procedures.

Stakeholder & Program Management

• Serve as a primary, direct technical interface to senior NUWC Division Newport management, Navy program offices, and subcontractor leadership.
• Utilize Agile program management methodologies to manage iterative integration milestones, risks, and program increments in a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment.
• Plan, lead, and present at formal technical reviews representing the integration contractor 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:

• Security Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• GFE Contractor Oversight: Proven track record of providing direct technical oversight to external GFE/GFI contractors and managing complex inter-contractor boundaries.
• Contractual Acumen: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and understand the technical implications of existing Statements of Work and government contracts to hold external contractors accountable.
• Submarine Breadth: Exceptional, broad technical understanding of submarine systems, platform architectures, combat/sonar suites, and hardware-to-software integration.
• Government Protocols: Strong mastery of NAVSEA systems engineering processes, military standards, and GFE program coordination.
• SME-Level Leadership: Demonstrated leadership capability to coordinate, direct, and review the integration work of junior and mid-tier engineering staff.
• Technical Modernization: Clear understanding of PaaS architecture, containerization, and software deployments on tactical military hardware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Directly transferable experience collaborating with NUWC Division Newport.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks adapted for defense systems engineering environments.
• Knowledge of DFARS clauses pertaining to Government Furnished Equipment and contractor-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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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