Systems Engineer- Navy Submarine Combat Systems.

Responsibilities

Arcfield is seeking a motivated, technically minded individual transitioning from the U.S. Navy to support the future development of the Navy’s AN/BYG-1 Submarine Combat Control System. This position is well suited for junior Sailors with experience in submarine Fire Control, SONAR, combat systems, weapons systems, or related technical ratings who want to apply their fleet experience in a civilian engineering environment.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, Navy veterans, and technical specialists to support the research, development, testing, and evaluation of submarine combat systems. Your firsthand understanding of submarine operations, equipment, maintenance, and fleet procedures will help the team develop and improve capabilities that support the warfighter. On-the-job training and mentorship will help you build your technical knowledge and grow your career in defense engineering.

Responsibilities

• Apply Navy experience and technical training to support the development and improvement of submarine combat systems.
• Assist engineering teams in evaluating system requirements, operational procedures, and potential improvements to submarine combat capabilities.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, equipment evaluations, and technical demonstrations in laboratory and operational environments.
• Help develop and review technical documents, test procedures, training materials, and operational guides.
• Participate in technical reviews, operational experiments, and test events alongside experienced engineers and fleet personnel.
• Share firsthand knowledge of submarine operations, equipment, and watchstanding procedures to help engineers understand fleet needs.
• Support evaluations of submarine weapons systems, sonar, combat control capabilities, and emerging technologies.
• Work with senior engineers, technical leads, and program personnel to track project activities, document results, and communicate findings.
• Learn engineering processes, system requirements, configuration management, and testing practices through hands-on experience and mentorship.
• Contribute to a team environment built on accountability, attention to detail, technical growth, and mission success.

At Arcfield, we understand that flexibility matters. While this position requires onsite support at our Newport, RI location, we offer flexible work schedules that allow employees to balance personal commitments with professional responsibilities. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• BS 0-2 Years of HS 6-8 additional technical training, military schools, or relevant certifications are a plus
• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

• U.S. Navy experience in a submarine, combat systems, Fire Control, SONAR, electronics, weapons, or related technical field.

• Working knowledge of submarine operations, equipment, maintenance procedures, or combat systems gained through military training or fleet experience.

• Ability to follow technical procedures, identify problems, document findings, and work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and commitment to mission readiness and equipment reliability.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new technical tools and systems.

• Ability to communicate clearly with teammates, engineers, and government personnel.

• This position offers transitioning Sailors an opportunity to turn their military training and operational experience into a long-term civilian career supporting the U.S. Navy. Successful candidates will gain hands-on exposure to engineering, system testing, technical documentation, and future submarine combat capabilities while learning from experienced engineers and former fleet personnel.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

Min: $57,912.30
Max: $100,698.25
EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.