Payload Launch Control System Engineer – Experienced
About the role
The D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department is responsible for systems, hardware, test, and project engineering for the design, development, and qualification of payload launch control and handling systems and components supporting VIRGINIA, SSNX, and AUKUS class submarines and other payload platforms. The department also provides integration and deckplate construction support, as well as modernization and fleet support of payload systems.
These systems include vertical Tomahawk missile, horizontal ADCAP torpedo, internal and external countermeasures, weapon and payload handling, and combat control systems. These systems are mission and safety critical and comprised of embedded closed loop complex electronic control systems having stringent safety and security requirements, in addition to requiring high reliability, availability, maintainability and usability. Successful development and qualification of these complex systems are achieved through leveraging CMMI and systems engineering principles.
Technologies leveraged include highly accurate computer processing and sensors, rugged cabling, displays/OMIs/GUIs, and networking protocols. Emerging and evolving technologies include AI/ML, Cybersecurity, common compute environments, and increased mechanical automation of complex electronic control systems.
Responsibilities
- Concept designs, requirements definition, and specification development
- Test plans and procedures, drawing development, and vendor oversight
- Trainers and ownership of the end-to-end production process
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience with electronic control systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of US Navy Combat Systems
- Experience with CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles
- Electrical and Computer Engineering degree
- Master of Science degree in Engineering
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Continuous Improvement skills
- Understanding how to manage priorities
- Personal accountability
- Able to work independently
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