Systems Engineer, Senior (ICS Software Safety)

Basic Commerce & Industries Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. The candidate will provide technical and engineering support for DoD weapon systems, focusing on DoD Systems Safety Programs. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of operational experience in systems engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing safety risks, developing safety products, and leading engineering teams. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and willing to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering for DoD weapon systems.
• 5 years of experience in DoD systems engineering processes.
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze safety risks associated with system software.
• Develop systems safety products for leadership.
• Lead teams of safety engineers.

Skills

DoD Systems Safety Programs

Systems Engineering

Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Documentation

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

BCI is seeking to fill one full-time Senior Systems Engineer position in support of NSWC Dahlgren Division's Integrated Combat System (ICS) project with an energetic, self-starter who possesses experience in DoD System Safety Programs. The ICSc is a unified, modernized approach to combat systems across the fleet, aiming to streamline operations and enhance interoperability. This group provides specific, tailored, System of Systems, Warfare System, Combat System, and Element level System Safety Engineering support to several Coast Guard, Naval Sea Systems Command, Joint, and Naval Air Systems engineering, program acquisition and Fleet support activities. The successful candidate must be able to understand and articulate complex technical issues in a clear, concise manner in verbal and written formats, work productively independently and in team environments, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks in parallel.

Job Location: Dahlgren, VA

Telework: Minimal available after 6 months with Task Leader authorization; this is not a remote position

Job Start Date: Immediate

Shift: ~ 0800- 1600

Experience Required

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, scientific, business or technical discipline or military operational experience at the E7 level or higher. 15+ years of general operational experience in systems engineering for DoD weapon systems programs, OR 15 years' combination US Navy, civil service, or industry experience in the description of duties is required. Five (5) years of qualified experience in DoD systems engineering processes in performing tasks focused on the development of system safety identified in MIL-STD 882, including hazard analysis, probability and severity assessments, design and architecture analysis and the generation of system safety reports/documentation with demonstrated experience in software system safety. Safety experience may have been gained in such programs 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 programs in weapons system safety, explosives safety, environmental safety, topside and cargo safety or other related safety areas. Two (2) years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Demonstrated experience in the development and coordination of presentations.

Description of Duties

Full-time members of the BCI safety program have responsibilities tailored to provide technical, operational and engineering support for the systems and software engineering team that execute analyses and assessments of safety risks associated with system software.

This includes:

• Using established systems engineering practices with a focus on Software Safety considerations;
• Develop systems safety products to inform leadership and form strategies for risk assessment and remediation;
• Leading teams of safety engineers to include providing training and mentoring;
• Developing and maintaining currency and understanding of Navy and Joint combat and weapon systems;
• Understanding relevant safety issues;
• Participating in engineering and safety reviews;
• Formulating, evaluating and editing risk assessment studies and analyses;
• Preparing reports and briefs, and presenting such materials to formal boards including WSESRB;
• Formulating and analyzing System Safety Plans, Safety Management Plans, assessment of hardware and software changes/issues affecting systems safety; and
• Analyzing safety test documentation/plans.

CONUS travel may be required up to 30% as part of assigned tasking.

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