US Navy Submarine Fire Control or SONAR Technician (FT/STS) Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support full-spectrum research, development, test, and engineering activities for future submarine combat systems and associated payloads.
• Provide an operational submarine perspective on proposed combat system requirements, missions, system capabilities, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
• Translate fleet experience into actionable technical recommendations for engineers, program stakeholders, and future capability development teams.
• Develop and review white papers, system requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), training guides, and other technical documentation supporting Future Naval Capabilities (FNC).
• Participate in Operational Experimentation (OPEX), peer reviews, Cooperative Operational Experimentation (COOPEX), technical demonstrations, and other test or evaluation events.
• Work directly with fleet operators, Chief Engineers, Technical Project Managers, and Program Office liaisons to communicate project progress, operational considerations, and technical direction.
• Support evaluation of submarine missile systems, torpedo systems, combat control capabilities, and emerging submarine payloads.
• Train and mentor teammates, sharing operational and technical knowledge across the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of experience, Master’s degree with 0–2 years, or high school diploma with 8–10 years of directly relevant submarine operational and combat systems experience (may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Deployed submarine Fire Control Technician of the Watch (FTOW) or SONAR supervisor experience; senior enlisted experience at the E-6 level or above is preferred.
• Operational experience aboard a Fast-Attack Submarine (SSN), Guided Missile Submarine (SSGN), or Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN).
• Hands-on experience with submarine missile systems, torpedo systems, weapons employment, combat control systems, and/or associated payloads.
• Operational experience supporting missions within the United States European Command (EUCOM) or United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) areas of responsibility is highly valued.
• Experience working in a collaborative engineering, development, test, or technical team environment.
• Ability to communicate fleet operational needs and technical concepts to engineers, program managers, and Navy stakeholders.
• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Pay

Projected compensation range: $70,090.43 – $121,873.66. Final salary/hourly rate may vary based on contract wage determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies, geographic location (for remote opportunities), education, certifications, and federal government contract labor categories.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement and Savings
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Other optional benefit elections