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Northrop Grumman · 2 hours ago

Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer

North Kingstown, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $131K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a Strategic Weapons System Launcher Systems Engineer. The role involves providing technical support for the installation and testing of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem, training personnel, and collaborating with various stakeholders to resolve issues.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to shipyard personnel on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at both the Quonset Point, RI and Groton, CT shipyard sites

Witness and participate in the conduct of test procedures as part of the Shipyard Installation and Test Program (SITP) for COLUMBIA Class SSBNs

Support test program readiness reviews, participate in working groups, and attend daily standup meetings as required

Train shipyard personnel in equipment operation, installation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and installation techniques

Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action

Prepare required status reports and a daily log of tasks/repairs accomplished

Work in a multi-stakeholder environment to resolve time sensitive deck plate issues

Update government approved test program documentation to support execution, improve efficiency, or correct deficiencies

Collaborate with UK based test personnel on lessons learned during execution of SITP for Dreadnought Class SSBNs

Qualification

STEM DegreeSubmersible Ship OperationsStrategic Weapons SystemsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystem EngineeringCommunication SkillsFlexibilityTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering

Active/Current Secret Clearance to start

US Citizenship

Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%

Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering