Payload Launch Control System Engineer

General Dynamics

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Groton, CT
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87 days ago
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Payload Launch Control System Engineer

The Payload Launch Control System Engineer Experienced joins the D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department to support the design, development, and qualification of payload launch and handling systems for VIRGINIA, SSNX, and AUKUS class submarines. This role involves managing the end-to-end production process, including concept designs, requirements definition, specification development, test plans, and vendor oversight. The engineer will work on mission and safety critical embedded closed loop complex electronic control systems for vertical Tomahawk missiles, horizontal ADCAP torpedoes, and countermeasures. Key technologies include highly accurate computer processing, sensors, rugged cabling, displays, GUIs, and networking protocols. The position also addresses emerging fields like AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and common compute environments while utilizing CMMI and systems engineering principles to ensure high reliability and maintainability.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop payload launch control and handling systems for Virginia, SSNX, and AUKUS class submarines.
  • Define system requirements and develop technical specifications for mission-critical electronic control systems.
  • Create comprehensive test plans and procedures for the qualification of complex payload platforms.
  • Develop engineering drawings and provide oversight for external vendors during the production process.
  • Manage the end-to-end production process for weapon and payload handling systems.
  • Integrate and support the modernization of vertical Tomahawk missile and horizontal ADCAP torpedo systems.
  • Implement AI/ML, cybersecurity, and common compute environments into evolving electronic control systems.
  • Provide deckplate construction support and fleet support for existing payload systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
  • 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience with electronic control systems.
  • Knowledge of US Navy Combat Systems (preferred).
  • Experience with CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles (preferred).
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering degree (preferred).
  • Master of Science degree in Engineering (preferred).

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