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US Navy Submarine Fire Control or SONAR Technician (FT/STS) Systems Engineer

Arcfield
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
Responsibilities

Arcfield is seeking a Submarine Combat Systems Engineer to help shape future capabilities for the U.S. Navy’s AN/BYG-1 Submarine Combat Control System. This role is ideal for an experienced submarine Fire Control Technician, SONAR Technician, combat systems operator, or engineer who understands how submarine weapons, sensors, tactical systems, and payloads come together in an operational environment.

You will bring real-world fleet experience into research, development, testing, and engineering efforts that support future submarine combat capabilities. Your operational perspective will help technical teams understand how proposed requirements, concepts, and technologies could affect the warfighter and submarine mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Support full-spectrum research, development, test, and engineering activities for future submarine combat systems and associated payloads.
  • Provide an operational submarine perspective on proposed combat system requirements, missions, system capabilities, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
  • Translate fleet experience into actionable technical recommendations for engineers, program stakeholders, and future capability development teams.
  • Develop and review white papers, system requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), training guides, and other technical documentation supporting Future Naval Capabilities (FNC).
  • Participate in Operational Experimentation (OPEX), peer reviews, Cooperative Operational Experimentation (COOPEX), technical demonstrations, and other test or evaluation events.
  • Work directly with fleet operators, Chief Engineers, Technical Project Managers, and Program Office liaisons to communicate project progress, operational considerations, and technical direction.
  • Support evaluation of submarine missile systems, torpedo systems, combat control capabilities, and emerging submarine payloads.
  • Train and mentor teammates, sharing operational and technical knowledge across the project team.

Qualifications

  • BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2 or HS 8-10 or directly relevant submarine operational and combat systems experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Deployed submarine Fire Control Technician of the Watch (FTOW) or SONAR supervisor experience; senior enlisted experience at the E-6 level or above is preferred.
  • Operational experience aboard a Fast-Attack Submarine (SSN), Guided Missile Submarine (SSGN), or Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN).
  • Hands-on experience with submarine missile systems, torpedo systems, weapons employment, combat control systems, and/or associated payloads.
  • Operational experience supporting missions within the United States European Command (EUCOM) or United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) areas of responsibility is highly valued.
  • Experience working in a collaborative engineering, development, test, or technical team environment.
  • Ability to communicate fleet operational needs and technical concepts to engineers, program managers, and Navy stakeholders.
  • Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $70,090.43 Max: $121,873.66

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

Salary : $121,874

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