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Arcfield

Defense systems engineering, cyber and missiles

Naval Systems Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$110.7k - $175.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • For candidates with a bachelor's degree, 8–10 years of experience; with a master's degree, 6–8 years; or with a PhD, 3–5 years.
  • At least 5 years of relevant U.S. Navy shipbuilding, submarine, or naval systems engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting submarine new construction, modernization, or major naval acquisition programs.
  • Knowledge of NAVSEA systems engineering, technical review, configuration management, and certification processes.
  • Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering leadership supporting submarine and naval platform design, development, integration, test, and certification.
  • Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements, specifications, architectures, and interfaces.
  • Conduct and support trade studies, engineering analyses, alternatives assessments, and technical evaluations to inform design and program decisions.
  • Evaluate system designs and technical solutions for performance, feasibility, risk, interoperability, and compliance with Navy requirements.
  • Support requirements traceability, configuration management, verification and validation, and technical baseline management.
  • Participate in system requirements reviews, design reviews, technical reviews, risk assessments, and engineering working groups.
  • Collaborate with NAVSEA, Navy Program Offices, warfare centers, shipyards, and industry partners to resolve technical and system integration issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity or training with EB Spec 2678, SUBSAFE, Level I material controls, or other relevant submarine or shipbuilding requirements.
  • Experience with Virginia-class, Columbia-class, or other U.S. Navy submarine programs.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools as applied to complex naval platforms; experience with SysML-based modeling.
  • An active Top Secret clearance.

About the Company

Arcfield

Defense systems engineering, cyber and missiles

Arcfield provides mission-focused engineering, defense systems integration, and specialized support across cyber, space, hypersonic, and missile domains. It combines systems engineering, risk assessment, and mission assurance with cybersecurity, space operations, and missile support to protect and enable defense missions. With a 65+ year track record and a large technical workforce across North American offices, it differentiates itself through broad expertise and a long history in cyber, space, hypersonic, and conventional/missile work. 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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
2021

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