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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Payload Launch Control (Senior, Specialist, Principal) - **Company:** General Dynamics Electric Boat - **Location:** Groton, CT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microsoft Office, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software) - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/jobs/19018/experienced-systems-engineer---payload-launch-control-%28senior%2c-specialist%2c-principal%29/job?in_iframe=1 ## About the Role * B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering * 5 plus years post-graduate related engineering experience * Current DOD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret (SCI eligible) security clearance (U.S. citizenship required) Preferred: * Current DOD Top Secret (SCI eligible) security clearance * Experience in submarine electronics system development, integration, installation and test * Engineering project management experience * Experience in network and clustered computing design, * Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills * Experience Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Project * Demonstrated effective engineering project management including budget management, resources and schedule * Demonstrated ability to perform engineering tasks/projects * Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently. ## Description Department 440: Payload Launch Control Systems Engineering group supporting SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA programs. We are a systems engineering team supporting special project submarine programs. The systems engineering team is responsible for the development and maintenance of unique one-of-a-kind submarines. The position requires an engineer to lead Government vendors, sub-contractors and other GDEB departments in the development and maintenance of a complex submarine test and training asset. The position requires travel in the United States approximately once a quarter for a week with the potential to be more frequent. 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