Entry Level Systems Engineer - Payload Launch Control (Engineer I/II)
The Entry Level Systems Engineer supports the Payload Launch Control Systems Engineering group for advanced submarine programs, focusing on system design, integration, validation, and fleet support. This role involves managing requirements, interfacing with multiple stakeholders, performing trade studies, and applying systems engineering methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and requires strong communication, project management skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Systems Engineer - Payload Launch Control (Engineer I/II) to join a Payload Systems Engineering team supporting special project submarine programs. The team develops and sustains one-of-a-kind submarine handling, vehicle, and electronic systems across design, integration, test, delivery, and fleet support.
This role reports to facilities in Quaker Hill / New London, CT. Occasional travel within the continental U.S. may be required. Part-time work-from-home options may be available depending on department needs.
What You’ll Do
- Support systems engineering activities across the V-model using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches
- Develop and maintain system-level requirements and perform validation & verification (DOORS)
- Create interface definitions for physical and data connections
- Contribute to concept of operations, trade studies, white papers, and technology investigations
- Prepare customer- and vendor-facing presentations and technical documentation
- Assist with schedule, budget, risk identification/mitigation, and task leadership
- Support integration, qualification, and fleet sustainment of contractor- and government-furnished equipment
- Work collaboratively across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, test) to review designs and ensure producibility
Responsibilities
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in team settings and independently
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with varied technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated project management fundamentals: budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination (Microsoft Office and Project)
- Support system-level algorithm and control development when required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (any discipline) or higher, completed by December 2026
- 0–5 years post-graduate engineering experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the U.S. Department of Defense
- Right to work in the United States (Confidential Client complies with applicable employment and immigration laws)
Preferred Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Experience with submarine electronics system development, integration, installation, and test
- Experience with network and clustered computing design
- Familiarity with design, build, sustain processes, EVMS, and engineering toolchains
- Experience with Siemens NX, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and MBSE tools (Cameo)
Skills & Tools
- Systems engineering (requirements development, V-model, MBSE)
- Requirements management (IBM DOORS)
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (Cameo, Rhapsody)
- CAD/technical design exposure (Siemens NX)
- Technical writing, trade studies, verification/validation
- Microsoft Office & Project
Location & Work Arrangements
- Primary work location: Quaker Hill / New London, CT (on-site)
- Part-time remote work may be permitted based on department needs
- Occasional domestic travel may be required
Why Join (brief)
- Early-career growth on technically challenging, unique submarine programs
- Exposure to cross-discipline systems engineering, integration, and fleet support
- Work with experienced engineers on high-impact defense & shipbuilding projects
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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