Research and Development Engineer jobs in Providence, RI

Job Title

SYSTEMS ENGINEER III-JD

Location

Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)

Job Type / Status

Full-Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Clearance Level Required

Secret

Job Description

McLaughlin Research Corporation is seeking Systems Engineers to support a Department of Defense contract at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The qualified candidate will support design and development of significant alterations to existing Navy submarine systems, support integration of existing equipment or software into different applications or platforms to support the war fighter, and support evaluation of foreign or non-developmental weapons systems, equipment, and technologies to satisfy existing war fighting requirements. Duties include:

• Work with NUWC Engineers to establish standards, practices, and procedures for integrating, testing and evaluating missile weapons systems onboard Navy Submarines
• Evaluate system capabilities, architectures, design concepts, requirements, risks and opportunities, and processes for integration, test, evaluation and transition impacts
• Design, develop, and implement test and evaluation strategies, plans and methods to assure reliability of systems in conjunction with system specifications and defined capabilities
• Develop and interpret requirements, drawings, data sets, reports, and specifications.
• Interface with other members of project teams to define and implement engineering solutions to meet systems mission objectives.
• Help resolve programmatic and technical problems that would affect cost, schedule, and performance. Develop, document and maintain processes, methods, and tools.
• Participate in reviews of systems under development to ensure requirements compliance through verification and validation.

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related Field

5 - 7 years of systems engineering experience to include the knowledge in system development and analyses systems and tools.
The individual should be goal-oriented and have a strong work ethic. The ability to multi-task and work in a team environment is essential. The ability to develop solutions to complex technical problems. This position requires the ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Submarine system or sub-system engineering and test experience is a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

McLaughlin Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, and train for all positions without regard to age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, pregnancy, minorities, genetic information, status as a person with a disability, amnesty or status as a protected veteran, and to base all such decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned, consistent with contractual requirements and all federal, state and, local laws.

EEO is the Law:
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.