System Engineer VI - Principal

TSC; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

TSC is seeking a Systems Engineer VI-Principal to support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on integrating AEGIS/Combat systems and ensuring certification readiness through rigorous assessment and documentation.

Ideal candidates bring extensive naval combat systems experience, DoD security clearance, and proven ability to brief senior DoD personnel on risk, status, and certification approaches. This position requires keen attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration in a defense

Qualifications

• 12 years of General Surface Navy Combat Systems engineering experience.
• Experience with Combat System, Warfare System or Element certification processes.
• Current DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• System and engineering support for the integration of AWS elements into certified baselines.
• Perform certification assessments per PEO IWS policy, evaluating effectiveness, capabilities and risks.
• Translate certification defects into operational risks and guidance.
• Gather and maintain artifacts for Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for certification.
• Generate certification documentation and briefing materials including assessment reports.
• Brief senior DoD/DoN personnel and communicate recommendations for process improvement.

Skills

Combat Systems engineering

Certification process experience

DoD Secret clearance

Education

BS STEM Degree or 15 years Navy surface warfare experience

Job description

TSC is seeking a Systems Engineer VI-Principal in Dahlgren, VA. This position supports the Naval Systems Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) V Department.

TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Responsibilities

This position requires a flexible individual with experience in:

• System and engineering support for the integration of AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) elements into certified AEGIS and BMD baselines.
• Perform Combat System certification assessments in accordance with Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) combat system certification policy, including assessments of mission effectiveness, capabilities, and limitations to understand and characterize the risks associated with deployment of a Combat System.
• Provide recommendations and assist in translating certification critical defects into operational risks, impacts, and guidance.
• Gather, assess, and maintain artifacts that can be used as Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for certification.
• Generate certification related documentation and briefing material including engineering assessment reports and status reports.
• Communicate with, interact, and provide briefs to senior DoD/DoN personnel.
• Provide recommendations to improve process, and tools to support an enterprise certification approach.

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of General Surface Navy Combat Systems engineering experience.
• Experience with Combat System, Warfare System or Element certification processes
• Current DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• BS STEM Degree or 15 Years U.S. Navy surface warfare experience in lieu of Stem Degree
• Applicants should be detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

TSC Benefits

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.