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Senior Systems Engineer – Undersea Warfare & Sensor Systems (5885)

GVI, Inc.
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

GVI Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Undersea Warfare & Sensor Systems to join our Team in Newport, RI.

Support the Future of U.S. Navy Maritime Dominance

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support advanced U.S. Navy programs involving Towed, Hull and Sensor System Technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical technology that directly contributes to next-generation undersea systems

Key Responsibilities

Technical Investigations

You will be responsible for conducting engineering investigations involving degraded system performance, equipment failures, intermittent operational issues, requirement deviations, platform integration challenges, component obsolescence, and training or readiness shortfalls. The successful candidate will analyze technical issues identified throughout the entire system lifecycle. Based on these investigations, you will develop alternative solutions, recommend system upgrades, and prepare corrective action plans for Government review.

Systems Engineering Documentation

In this role you will review and assess a wide range of technical documentation including system specifications, engineering drawings, design documents, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), test plans and reports, maintenance documentation, operational requirements documents, and logistics support materials. You will develop, maintain, program documentation, including System Engineering Plans (SEPs), performance specifications, design documentation, engineering notebooks, measurement and analysis plans, logistics documentation, and configuration management artifacts.

System Effectiveness & Reliability Analysis

You will be responsible for analyzing operational and developmental test data to assess overall system effectiveness against Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), Key System Attributes (KSAs), and technical performance requirements. Your responsibilities include evaluating system designs to predict and improve reliability, maintainability, and availability (RMA), while assessing subsystem and component performance trends to identify opportunities for enhancement.

Trend Analysis & Continuous Improvement

You be leading performing analyses of fleet operational data to identify emerging technical issues, reliability concerns, performance degradation trends, and operational risk areas. Based on these findings, you will recommend component and system upgrades, as well as improvements to depot-level, intermediate-level, and fleet maintenance procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Towed Sensor Systems, Hull-Mounted Sensor Systems, and Maritime Sensor Systems

Location: Newport, Rhode Island

Security Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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