Senior Naval Systems Engineer & SME — Combat Systems

Basic Commerce & Industries, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer / Senior Navy Subject Matter Expert for NSWCDD support. Location: Dahlgren, VA; Fall 2026 start. Telework is minimal with task lead authorization; not remote. Travel is minimal.

U.S. citizens only; security investigation required for access to classified information. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Position requires extensive Navy surface warfare background, advanced writing and speaking skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years US Navy surface warfare experience on active duty (senior enlisted or officer) or 15–20 years combined Navy/civil service/OEM experience.
• Advanced writing and speaking abilities required.
• Two years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Formal degree in systems/software engineering or significant analysis experience is a plus and could be a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide review and recommendations on combat systems integration technical issues.
• Conduct risk management and assessments.
• Perform predictive Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability analyses.
• Assist with organizing and managing testing, planning, and conducting test events.
• Review requirements traceability and analysis.
• Provide technical assessments, evaluations, and analysis on system problems.
• Assist with program certification activities.
• Analyze System Safety Plans, Safety Management Plans, and changes affecting system safety.

Skills

Navy surface warfare experience

Advanced writing abilities

Advanced speaking abilities

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in systems or software engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer / Senior Navy Subject Matter Expert for NSWCDD support. Location: Dahlgren, VA; Fall 2026 start. Telework is minimal with task lead authorization; not remote. Travel is minimal.

U.S. citizens only; security investigation required for access to classified information. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Position requires extensive Navy surface warfare background, advanced writing and speaking skills, and