Systems Engineer, Senior

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) is seeking to fill full‑time Senior Systems Engineer / Senior Navy Subject Matter Expert (SME) positions in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V), Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department (B), and other customers within NSWCDD, their tenant organizations and customers. BCI's areas of expertise include Human Systems Integration/Human Factors Engineering, Interoperability, Training, Operational Systems Safety, and Weapon & Combat Systems Engineering. BCI's work force of employees and consultants includes human factors engineers, operational engineers and former naval officers and enlisted subject matter experts.

Job Location

Job Location: Dahlgren, VA (22448)

Telework: Minimal with Task Lead Authorization; these are not remote positions

Job Start Date: Fall 2026

Shift: Days~ 0800 - 1600

Experience Required

Successful candidates must have a minimum of 20 years US Navy surface warfare experience gained while on active duty senior enlisted or officer, serving on carriers, DDGs, CGs, LCS, large deck or smaller amphibious ships, or land-based test sites, etc., or 15-20 years combination US Navy, civil service, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) experience. Required specialized experience is required in such programs such as Aegis Combat and Weapon Systems, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD), Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), NIFC-CA, DDG-1000, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) or US Coast Guard. Advanced writing and speaking abilities a must. Two (2) years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. A formal degree supporting systems engineering, software engineering or significant analysis experience is a plus and could be a requirement for some positions.

Description Of Duties

1. (1) Providing review and recommendations on combat systems integration technical issues;
2. (2) Conducting risk management and assessments;
3. (3) Conducting predictive Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA) analyses;
4. (4) Assisting with the organization and management of testing, planning and conducting test events;
5. (5) Reviewing requirements traceability and analysis;
6. (6) Providing technical assessments, evaluations, and analysis on system problems;
7. (7) Assisting with program certification activities, or
8. (8) Performing analyses of System Safety Plans, Safety Management Plans, assessment of hardware/ software changes/issues affecting systems safety and the analyses of safety test documentation/plans.

Minimal travel may be required.

Applicants must be US citizens.

Applicants will be subjected to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled