Combat Fire Control Weapons Platform Systems Engineer

Ventus Solutions

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; military experience may substitute for degree.
  • Experience with design, troubleshooting, and testing of naval combat systems.
  • Familiarity with submarine Combat Systems and Fire Control Systems.
  • Knowledge of various weapon systems including torpedoes and missiles.
  • Experience with system integration, reliability, and testing activities.
  • Capability to produce engineering reports and technical documentation.
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering for submarine combat and weapons systems.
  • Provide expertise in platform modernization efforts and lifecycle engineering activities.
  • Conduct system integration and testing for undersea warfare capabilities.
  • Develop and recommend technical solutions and trade studies.
  • Create and maintain interface documentation and operational procedures.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative environment focused on national security initiatives.
  • Opportunities for professional development within the defense sector.
  • Involvement in innovative technology projects that impact safety and security.
  • Work closely with experienced Navy engineers and technical teams.
Full Job Description
Description

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Combat-Fire Control Weapons Platform Systems Engineer to support an innovative program office. You will provide engineering expertise supporting submarine combat systems, weapons systems, fire control systems, platform modernization efforts, system integration, testing, and lifecycle engineering activities. This role supports the development, evaluation, and modernization of mission-critical undersea warfare capabilities while working closely with Navy engineers and technical teams. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.

Work Location: Onsite: Newport. RI

Travel: Less than 10%

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required, TS Clearance required

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Equivalent military or industry experience supporting U.S. Navy submarine combat systems may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience supporting design, troubleshooting, testing, analysis, and modernization of complex naval combat systems.
  • Experience with submarine or shipboard Combat Systems and associated Fire Control Systems.
  • Experience supporting weapons systems including torpedoes, missiles, payload systems, launcher systems, sonar, radar, electronic warfare, navigation, or imaging systems.
  • Experience conducting system integration, interoperability, reliability, cyber survivability, and test & evaluation activities.
  • Ability to develop engineering reports, technical recommendations, trade studies, and system documentation.
  • Experience supporting platform modernization efforts, technical data package development, installation planning, PICOs, SOVTs, and systems verification activities.
  • Experience developing or supporting Concept of Operations (CONOPS), interface documentation, operational procedures, and technical specifications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with government customers, engineers, and program leadership.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and MATLAB.


Desired Experience:

  • Experience supporting AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System engineering, testing, or modernization.
  • Knowledge of SWFTS architecture, submarine combat system hardware/software integration, and tactical equipment.
  • Experience with submarine land-based engineering laboratories and combat systems testing environments.
  • Knowledge of submarine launcher systems, weapons control systems, torpedoes, missiles, strike operations, and associated Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES).
  • Experience supporting factory acceptance testing, environmental testing, system integration testing, or operational demonstrations.
  • Familiarity with submarine operational documentation and firing procedures.
  • Prior U.S. Navy submarine, NAVSEA, NUWC, warfare center, or defense contractor experience supporting undersea warfare systems.
  • Experience working within Department of Defense systems engineering and acquisition environments.


Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities.

To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com

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