Combat-Fire Control, Weapons, Platform Systems Engineer

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is seeking Combat Systems / Weapons / Platform Systems Engineer / Technician candidates who will provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). This position is located on-site at NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI.

Principal duties and Responsibilities :

• Design system modernization and capabilities expansions to meet emerging Navy needs
• Analysis for and development of Engineering Change Instructions and Engineering Change Proposals
• Assess installation and system requirements to determine equipment layout
• Perform and presentation of gap, fault / failure, and performance analyses
• Support / perform modeling, simulation and prototyping for enhanced and new systems
• Provide recommendations for process improvements to existing systems and operational processes
• Troubleshoot, recommend solutions for maintenance and enhancements to Non Propulsion Submarine / Ship systems including Combat Systems and associated Weapons (Torpedoes, Missiles, Other Payloads) in particular, as well as, Launchers, Sonar, Radar, Periscopes, EW, Navigation systems interfaces at NUWCDIVNPT and / or on-site platforms
• Conduct test and evaluation and quality assessments for system requirements compliance, interoperability, reliability and cyber invulnerability
• Develop reports and recommendation papers describing results of analyses, testing and problem investigations
• Coordinate with Team Lead and work with the engineering team to support upgrades to existing weapon systems to meet data requirements
• Collect and assess technical data associated with planned, active, and concluded platform Modernization and TEMPALT installation activities, including Pre-Installation Check-Outs (PICOs) and Post-Installation System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs)
• Develop, update, and deliver individual and cumulative reports to document the installation activities including status, test results, and issues.
• Document and present trade studies as to the risks, benefits, feasibility of future systems
• Develop and Review drawing packages
• Coordinate and support platform technical data package development and delivery
• Develop and review test plans, test procedures, and requirements traceability matrices
• Developing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation, performance specifications, interface documentation, operational procedures
• Perform and / or support, functional, integration, system, factory acceptance and environmental testing events
• Develop program status reports such as technical assessments, risk assessments, technical recommendations, or technical information
• Assess current system capabilities against current and near-term needs and provide technical recommendations to resolve gaps by evaluating and resolving system failure reports, obsolescence and material support issues, and other inputs from the Fleet

Requirements / Skills :

Previous Experience in the following elements / technical areas is required :

Who are we?

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is a growing and innovative CMMI Level III software and systems engineering company. We value the experience of the employee, their wellbeing, and their experience on a personal and professional level as part of the key fabric in building and maintaining an innovative and culture rich experience for the employee and their family. This commitment to our company and our employees has been recognized as we were awarded : "Great Place to Work" Certification in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; and Hire VETs Medallion Award in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

All positions require a pre-employment background check.

As an EOE / AA employer, Rite-Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status

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