Junior Systems Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Junior Systems Engineer supporting Navy ship control systems at AMERICAN SYSTEMS. This role involves independent verification and validation for U.S.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeGroton • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 focus on reviewing engineering specifications and validating requirements. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possesses an active Secret security clearance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Independent Verification And Validation (IV&V)Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Ship Control SystemsU.S. Navy Submarine ExperienceBachelor’s Degree In EngineeringActive Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Computer ProgrammingRequirements ValidationEngineering Specifications ReviewTest Procedure ReviewFormal Qualification TestingSystem Acceptance TestingSoftware Unit Audits

Industry Keywords

Naval Surface Warfare CenterShip Control SystemsU.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance

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.
Have an active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of 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. Computer programming.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance