6-10 years of experience with the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR system
Eligibility for a SECRET security clearance
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Responsibilities
Conduct technical investigations and analyze system performance for the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR system
Assist with software installation and checkout on Fleet platforms
Research and troubleshoot critical installation issues and perform root-cause analysis
Facilitate testing events on active platforms and provide operational briefings
Author and maintain comprehensive test plans and procedures for SONAR systems
Develop test plans to ensure cybersecurity compliance without degrading performance
Manage version control and update essential baseline documentation
Benefits
Full-time employment
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
Engagement with government personnel and military platforms
Involvement in cutting-edge SONAR technology
Potential for professional growth and skill development
Full Job Description
Job Title
Systems Engineer - SONAR
Location
Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)
Job Type / Status
Full-Time
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Clearance Level Required
Secret
Job Description
The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment.
Conduct technical investigations, analyze system performance and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges for the development, testing and maintenance of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR system.
Assist government personnel with software installation, checkout events on board Fleet platforms and surface ship naval combatants.
Research, troubleshoot and resolve critical issues preventing successful installations; perform root-cause analysis on tactical systems and application software to isolate faults, degraded performance, intermittent operational anomalies, and non-recurring failures.
Facilitate testing events on board active platforms, including prepping tactical systems and providing operational briefings to Ship's Company.
Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive test plans and procedures to execute Test & Evaluation for SONAR systems across diverse operational sites including shipyards, maritime test vessels, sea-trial platforms and trainer sites
Develop specialized test plans and procedures to verify that cybersecurity vulnerability remediations across tactical SONAR baselines and lab infrastructure comply with government requirements without degrading real-time system performance.
Manage version control and update essential baseline documentation, including Software Version Descriptions, Technical Insertions, and software baseline documentation.
Monitor and investigate requests originating from Fleet sailors and Regional Maintenance Centers.
Support ground-based laboratory testing facilities through routine system grooming, software updates, maintenance, and environment upkeep.
Job Requirements
Must be eligible to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
6-10 years of verifiable experience with the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Ability to work with little supervision within a larger team.
