[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Search jobs](/search/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT # Payload Launch Control System Engineer Experienced | General Dynamics Groton, CT, US Full-time Operations Listed on General Dynamics’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/payload-launch-control-system-engineer-experienced-groton-ct-us-2026-18871-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Payload Launch Control System Engineer Experienced | General Dynamics ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Payload Launch Control System Engineer Experienced US-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-18871 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Category: Engineering EB Groton Shipyard Overview The D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department is responsible for systems, hardware, test, and project engineering for the design, development, and qualification of payload launch control and handling systems and components supporting VIRGINIA, SSNX, and AUKUS class submarines and other payload platforms. The department also provides integration and deckplate construction support, as well as modernization and fleet support of payload systems. These systems include vertical Tomahawk missile, horizontal ADCAP torpedo, internal and external countermeasures, weapon and payload handling, and combat control systems. These systems are mission and safety critical and comprised of embedded closed loop complex electronic control systems having stringent safety and security requirements, in addition to requiring high reliability, availability, maintainability and usability. Successful development and qualification of these complex systems are achieved through leveraging CMMI and systems engineering principles. The D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department is hiring systems, hardware, test and project engineers for experienced positions. Engineers will be responsible for concept designs, requirements definition, specification development, test plans and procedures, drawing development, vendor oversight, trainers, and ownership of the end to end production process. Technologies leveraged include highly accurate computer processing and sensors, rugged cabling, displays/OMIs/GUIs, and networking protocols. Emerging and evolving technologies include AI/ML, Cybersecurity, common compute environments, and increased mechanical automation of complex electronic control systems. ### Responsibilities - Excellent communication skills Continuous Improvement skills Understanding how to manage priorities Personal accountability Able to work independently Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering - 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience with electronic control systems Preferred: Knowledge of US Navy Combat Systems Experience with CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles Electrical and Computer Engineering degree - Master of Science degree in Engineering PI288033027 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Groton, CT, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/payload-launch-control-system-engineer-experienced-groton-ct-us-2026-18871-eb-opportunity) ## Hiring at General Dynamics - Open jobs: 3,189 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 13, 2026 [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [Business Analyst | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/d3567a1a22708fbe3bd0/) Groton, CT, US ### [COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/4141e11324c19f5e562b/) Groton, CT, US ### [COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 2nd Shift | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/de24f07e4a0bce26dd89/) Groton, CT, US ### [Cloud Integration Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/c3070e4a6b39d193c0e9/) Groton, CT, US ### [D427 - Improved Performance Machinery Program (IPMP IV) Concept Studies and Analysis Engineering Supervisor | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/78d73352cd5f8fa02110/) Groton, CT, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Future Payload Capabilities Interface Control Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/c04f662f370ce7733810/) BAE Systems · Hill AFB, Utah, United States ### [Launch System Integrator (Level 3)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/654b3131028c816a2c13/) Lockheed Martin · Highlands Ranch, CO ### [Fire Control System/Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Technical Trainer Sr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/26b4c4a0c95d0f3130e4/) Lockheed Martin · Dahlgren, VA ### [Manufacturing Engineer I - Launch Payload Processing Facility, LEO Satellite Processing Zone](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/df3408985ed70bcef721/) Amazon · US, FL, Merritt Island ### [R&D Power System Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/f33d39cb8605f6fa869d/) ABB · Richmond, Virginia, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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