Submarine Systems Engineer
SEACORP· Defense & Space· Feb 9, 2026 · 9mo agoPosted 260 days ago
Newport, RI
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
3+ years exp
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Job description
SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Submarine Systems Engineer .
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary : SEACORP has a need for a full-time professional with a current Final Secret (or above) DoD
security clearance based at our Newport, RI customer site as Submarine Systems Engineer.
In this position, the candidate will provide direct support in the testing and evaluation
of Virginia and Columbia platform requirements applicable to submarine tactical
systems. The selected applicant
will perform work in the development, verification, and operation of Onboard Team Trainer (OBTT)
scenarios that will be used during test and evaluation of DoD submarine systems.
During test events, the selected applicant will fill the position of OBTT system
operator and assistant test director that is part of an existing Test & Evaluation
(T&E) Team.
Job Responsibilities Include:
• Development of submarine mission relevant Test
Scenarios.
• Operation of OBTT during test events.
• Performance
of Test Planning and Test Coordination activities.
• Making
Data Collection recommendations for information required for post-test analysis.
Assisting the test team with analysis of data collected against system
requirements.
• Drafting
reports of test findings on whether the systems under evaluation are
properly designed, implemented, and configured.
Qualifications:
Education: An Engineering discipline Bachelor of Science degree (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity) or additional relevant system experience is required. Advanced
military technical training (e.g. Navy "C" School) and at least 3
years of directly related experience in submarine tactical systems and
operation (e.g., service and qualification aboard a U.S. naval submarine or
service at U.S. submarine school command) is required.
Experience : A
minimum of 3 years of recent experience with at least one system
within the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) network.
Additional Experience Required:
• Experience
with SWFTS OBTT operation and the development of mission scenarios.
• An
understanding of submarine operations to develop realistic
engagement scenarios across submarine mission areas.
• Knowledge
of processes for analysis and reporting related to System Engineering, and/or Test & Evaluation.
• Experience
with multiple SWFTS systems’ operation and/or detailed understanding of SWFTS
networking architecture is a plus.
• Certification(s)
applicable to Cybersecurity Workforce (such as CompTIA Security+) is
a plus.
As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship
Location: Newport, RI
Travel: Quarterly (approximately 4 times a year)
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 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.
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