Junior Systems Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Support Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Ship Control Systems (SCS) for U.S.

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeGroton • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Ship Control Systems for U.S. Navy submarines, with a strong foundation in engineering principles and computer programming. Capable of reviewing engineering specifications and performing audits of computer software units while ensuring compliance with U.S. Navy standards.

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Independent Verification And Validation (IV&V)Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Ship Control SystemsU.S. Navy Submarine ExperienceComputer ProgrammingActive Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Engineering Specifications ReviewSystem Testing ProceduresSoftware Testing ProceduresHardware Testing ProceduresRequirements ValidationAuditing Computer Software Units

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or Computer ScienceActive Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Naval Surface Warfare CenterFormal Qualification TestingSystem Acceptance TestingU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Ship Control Systems (SCS) for U.S. Navy submarines
Review engineering specifications, documents, drawings, and plans
Review system, software, and hardware test procedures
Witness Formal Qualification and System Acceptance Testing at land-based test facilities
Validate requirements
Perform audits of computer software units

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or Computer Science field
Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Proven experience working with US Navy submarine
At least 0–2 years of experience in US Navy submarine Ship Control Systems
At least 0–2 years of experience in computer programming

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned company
Potential support for national priority programs as a federal government contractor