Senior Naval Combat Systems Engineer & SME

Basic Commerce & Industries, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. in Dahlgren seeks Principal Engineers to provide senior systems engineering, analysis, and program support for NSWCDD and related Navy customers.

Roles emphasize combat systems integration, strategic planning, and SME leadership on complex programs. Candidates should have 25–30 years US Navy surface warfare experience or equivalent industry background, advanced writing and communication skills, and the ability to engage at flag/O-6 level; travel is minimal and

Qualifications

• Advanced writing and speaking abilities are required.
• Two years’ experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Formal degree in systems/software engineering is a plus and could be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level systems engineering, analysis and program support.
• Review and recommend on combat systems integration issues including red teams and failure review boards.
• Engage in strategic planning and support NSWCDD program managers on product/task definition.
• Contribute engineering expertise in conceptual studies and major analytical projects.
• Travel minimal as needed.

Skills

Advanced writing

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Leadership

Education

Systems engineering degree

Software engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. in Dahlgren seeks Principal Engineers to provide senior systems engineering, analysis, and program support for NSWCDD and related Navy customers.

Roles emphasize combat systems integration, strategic planning, and SME leadership on complex programs. Candidates should have 25–30 years US Navy surface warfare experience or equivalent industry background, advanced writing and communication skills, and the ability to engage at flag/O-6 level; travel is minimal and