US Navy Submarine Fire Control or SONAR Technician - Systems Engineer
$70.1k - $121.9k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Newport, RI, USA
In Person
Aerospace Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree with 2–4 years of experience, a Master of Science degree with 0–2 years of experience, a high school education with 8–10 years of experience, or directly relevant submarine operational and combat systems experience 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.
- 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.
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.
Desired Qualifications
- Operational experience supporting missions within the United States European Command (EUCOM) or United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) areas of responsibility is highly valued.
- Senior enlisted experience at the E-6 level or above is preferred.
About the company
Arcfield provides mission-focused engineering, defense systems integration, and specialized support across cyber, space, hypersonic, and missile domains to protect national security. It works by combining systems engineering, risk assessment, and mission assurance with advanced cybersecurity, space operations, and missile support to enable defense missions. Its differentiators include a 65+ year track record, breadth across cyber, space, hypersonic, and conventional/missile domains, and a large North American engineering workforce. Its goal is to protect the nation and its allies by delivering integrated, dependable defense capabilities and mission readiness.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 15, 2026 DeepSky payload awards exceeded $60 million, with $100 million potential.
- May 20, 2026 Navy CCS follow-on added $75 million for five years.
- April 2026 D5LE work and March 2026 Orion sensors broaden backlog across space and undersea.
What critics are saying
- Arcfield depends on a concentrated Navy and defense customer base through 2026 recompetes.
- Integration of Rite-Solutions and Orion risks execution slippage across Newport, Middletown, and Chantilly.
- A failed Trident II D5LE or CCS recompete in 2027 would crush growth.
What makes Arcfield unique
- Orion combines sensor payloads, model-based engineering, and undersea systems across space-to-seabed missions.
- Arcfield’s December 2025 Rite-Solutions acquisition deepens Navy software, cybersecurity, and AN/BYG-1 expertise.
- Gregg Burgess, appointed November 2025, brings space-systems leadership from General Atomics and SNC.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Remote Work Options
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Budget