Systems Engineer (Submarine Programs)

Paragon Force, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support U.S. Navy submarine programs. The Systems Engineer will provide technical support for shipboard energy storage systems and testing for military applications, with focus on Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) battery cell testing, including the generation of test plans, analysis of results, and oversight of test system setups. Provide input on the initial system designs to final system integrations. The Sys Eng candidate would provide input to the engineering team on the development and execution of test plans for both individual cells and the integrated battery system. The Sys Eng would look at the overall project life cycle and help to guide/provide input on the engineering decisions of today to ensure we meet major technical decision milestones to achieve the end goal of the project, which is the successful implementation of a NiZn battery on a submarine. This is a technical engineering role, and does not include budget management or project scheduling responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering support and requirements development for electrical, mechanical, controls and mitigation solutions for the identified system and the interfaces of the integrated shipboard environment
• Assist with engineering investigations on power and energy systems, energy storage enclosures and support processes
• Engineering investigations require familiarity with capabilities and limitations of commercial failure and material analysis of non-destructive and destructive analysis for Nickel Zinc, lithium-ion and silver-zinc chemistry energy storage systems, enclosure and mitigation systems
• Investigations and review of studies, analysis, evaluations, and assessments provided to the Government
• Characterizing large-scale battery performance, developing failure modes and effects, NiZinc fire mitigation and suppression concepts, prototyping battery-agnostic containment solutions, and examining Nickel Zinc and other alternative Next Generation energy storage viability
• Support of DoD acquisition and acquisition management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, submarine, strategic weapons, undersea warfare, combat systems, or other complex military systems.
• Experience supporting system lifecycle activities including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, verification, validation, and sustainment.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, government stakeholders, and program management offices.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes and methodologies.
• Experience developing or reviewing technical documentation, engineering change documentation, interface control documentation, test procedures, or requirements documentation.
• Experience supporting system integration, troubleshooting, testing, and operational fielding activities.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles, engineering change processes, and technical baseline control.
• Experience working with technical data packages, engineering drawings, system specifications, and interface documentation.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; active clearance preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel to government, shipyard, laboratory, and customer locations as required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Navy submarine programs, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), or related submarine organizations.
• Experience supporting Trident II (D5), Strategic Weapons Systems, Instrumentation Flight Test Equipment (IFTE), launch systems, weapons handling systems, combat systems, navigation systems, communications systems, or undersea warfare systems.
• Experience performing requirements development, requirements traceability, verification, and validation activities.
• Experience supporting Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).
• Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next, Jama, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting system integration, acceptance testing, operational testing, and fielding efforts.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), discrepancy reports, corrective actions, and configuration audits.
• Experience supporting hardware and software integration within complex defense systems.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw, or similar modeling tools.
• Experience supporting risk management, issue tracking, and technical assessments.
• Familiarity with Navy technical standards, military specifications, and acquisition processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: Up to $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?
• Do you have 3 - 7 years of relevant systems integration experience (hardware/software)?
• Are you able to design and manage system interfaces between multiple subsystems?
• Do you have experience with system-level troubleshooting and integration testing?
• Are you familiar with embedded systems, signal interfaces, power systems, or control systems?
• This position requires regular on-site work in Crane, Indiana. Do you currently reside within commuting distance, or are you willing to relocate at your own expense?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000