Combat-Fire Control, Weapons, Platform Systems Engineer

US Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI, United States | Rhode Island | Full Time

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 :

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, etc.) preferred, will consider a BS in STEM fields with sufficient direct Engineering Experience.

In lieu of a degree, candidates with significant, demonstrated experience operating one of more of DoD and Navy Non-Propulsion Electronic-Mechanical Systems especially, Combat Control, Weapons (Torpedoes, Missiles, Payloads), Launcher, USW Sensor, Electronic Warfare, Imaging, and / or Radar systems (especially Submarine specific equipment) will be strongly considered.

Experience and knowledge associated with engineering functions related to design, troubleshooting, analysis, reporting, and / or testing of aforementioned complex systems

Candidates must be able to work independently, collaboratively, and interface regularly with a wide range of client personnel.

Proficiency with MS office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat and MATLAB.

Mentor technical team members and provide direct technical team tasking / scheduling guidance.

Support scheduling, funding, and resource needs in conjunction with Program Manager

U. S. Citizenship and an active Department of Defense security clearance.

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

AN / BYG-1, SWFTS architecture, (hardware / software / tactical equipment ) for predecessor, current and future Combat Control Systems; Knowledge of Launcher Systems Equipment; Torpedoes, Missiles, Payload Control / Strike Operations and associated Platform Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) equipment

Ability for analysis and design / development / debug for Combat Systems, Platform NPES equipment

Detailed Knowledge of Submarine Operational Documentation; Ability to Write, Edit, Maintain, especially Submarine Firing Craft Procedures

Knowledge of Navy / DoD acquisition processes including, Rapid Prototyping, COTS Insertion, and Spiral Development Processes

Knowledge of US Navy Submarine land-based laboratory testing and evaluation environment for Combat Systems and associated interfaces network

Combat Systems / Torpedo and Missiles Operations and Functions; NPES testing methodology at the developmental, functional, integration, systems and platform level

Basic knowledge of team management, team building, and reporting

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface with technical personnel, managers, and customers

Experience in building customer relationships and communicating with integrated product teams

Experience with process improvement methods, practices, and procedures (i.e., CMMI)

Minimum 4 years' related experience

Who are we?

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is a CMMI Level III and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certified organization. We are innovative, growing and adhere to the highest standards for handling controlled unclassified information (CUI). We value the experience of the employee, their wellbeing, and their goals on a personal professional level as part of the key fabric in building and maintaining a 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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