Payload Launch Control Test Engineer – Experienced

Electric Boats$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 5+ years in US military or defense Weapons System experience
  • Must obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance
  • Familiarity with CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles preferred
  • Experience in Project Management preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams on payload launch control systems
  • Define requirements and oversee hardware/software integration
  • Engage with military personnel for troubleshooting and operational support
  • Develop and deliver training for system users and vendors
  • Manage product production and project timelines

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology for US Navy submarines
  • Collaborative team environment with a mix of engineers and military veterans
  • Engagement in diverse projects across multiple platforms
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in project management
  • Access to a culture that values innovative problem-solving
Full Job Description
Overview

The Payload Launch Control department applies highly diversified skills to produce payload launch control electronic systems for US Navy nuclear submarines supporting the VIRGINIA, SSNX, AUKUS and other payload platforms. Responsibilities of the various groups within the department include concept formulation, system design and development, requirements definition, hardware/software integration, system/payload/platform integration, component and system qualification, vendor oversight, system trainer development, product production and delivery, and project management. Team members work collaboratively with supporting multi-disciplinary engineers, draftsmen, deck plate technicians, company and government program offices, vendors and military personnel for new construction and delivered submarines implementing new designs and capabilities or troubleshooting and addressing construction or fleet identified problems.

 

The team largely consists of systems, mechanical, software and test engineers as well as USN veterans with Combat System at sea operational experience that creates a diverse and creative work group.

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of US military or defense industry Weapons System experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance

Preferred

  • Knowledge of CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles
  • Project Management Experience
Skills
  • Strong organizational, teaming, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to function independently and cooperatively
  • Highly motivated and success driven

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