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Who We Are ( video ) At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you'll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies. Join JRC's DIVISION Team! The Shipboard Integration Engineer works as a key member of the cross-functional integration team responsible for adapting the new flight vehicle for operation from a Virginia Class submarine. In this role, the engineer collaborates with platform, flight vehicle, and test teams to define and mature the physical and electrical interfaces, guide the development of flight-vehicle simulators for HWIL and SWIL testing, and ensure the integrated system can successfully receive and process a valid flight profile (mission plan). The position emphasizes coordinated engineering effort, close communication, and shared technical ownership across government and contractor partners What You'll Do * Serve as critical technical contributor reporting to the LOC Missile System Integration Section Head on interface design between the flight vehicle and the submarine. * Supports system integration efforts across fight vehicle, control, fire control, and launch subsystems * Oversee the development of flight vehicle simulators including high fidelity guidance test sets (GTS). * Serve as the lead liaison between the flight vehicle and shipboard branches. * Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital thread/twin management, and configuration control. * Ensure design integrity through requirements traceability, verification, and validation processes. * Plan and execute flight system to payload integration activities, ensuring clear hand offs between flight and shipboard integration work streams. * Lead hardware in the loop (HWIL) and software in the loop (SWIL) verification of the flight to shipboard interface; define test procedures, success criteria, and analyze results. * Identify, assess, and mitigate/enable technical risks/opportunities specific to the payload interface; track mitigation/enabling actions. * Provide technical input to Engineering Review Boards (ERB), technical Risk and Opportunities Management Boards (TRMB), and Configuration Control Boards (CCB) as the flight to shipboard interface subject matter expert. * Contribute fight system to shipboard interface content to the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Mission Assurance Plan, and Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). * Assist in the oversight of Integration and Test efforts for the LOC missile inclusive of hardware, instrumentation, data-collection, post-test analysis, and ship-integration * Prepare and present flight to shipboard integration status for major technical and programmatic LOC reviews. * Advise and contribute on flight system cost/schedule/technical trade-offs, and its documentation. What You Bring to the Table * Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline). * Minimum 7 years of defense related systems engineering experience on missile or aerospace MDAPs. * Minimum 2 years of experience working with Naval shipboard systems or mission planning. * Strong communications skills and an ability to communicate complex subject matter to a non-technical * Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret / SCI. Bonus Points * Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related field. * 10 years of defense related systems engineering experience on missile or aerospace MDAPs. * Experience working onboard Virginia Class Submarines, with the Tomahawk Weapons System, or with Tomahawk Mission Planning. * DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management. * Experience supporting nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs. * Sea-Launch Platform Experience such as SSN, SSBN, and SSGN * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Additional Information: This position requires regular interaction with senior DoW, FFRDC, and industry leadership. Travel (~ 50%) to test ranges, contractor facilities, weapons facilities, and government labs is required to support technical and programmatic reviews, integration events, and milestone readiness assessments. At JRC we offer... * A competitive compensation package * An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success * The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact * A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive * Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career