Systems Engineer (VLS Safety)

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

Job summary

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a strong mid-to-senior level Systems Safety Engineer to execute engineering and system safety for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) under NSWC Dahlgren.

The role is based in Dahlgren, VA with minimal telework after 3-6 months. Immediate start date; typical civil-service-level safety analyses and risk documentation will be performed for DoD weapon systems programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline or military operational experience at E5 level or higher.
• 10+ years of general operational experience in systems engineering for DoD weapon systems programs.
• Two years of DoD systems engineering experience focusing on MIL-STD 882 system safety, hazard analysis, and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the MK 41 VLS safety program with emphasis on software safety.
• Perform safety analyses, risk characterization and risk acceptance to meet program milestones.

Skills

System safety engineering

MIL-STD 882 hazard analysis

Risk assessment

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

MIL-STD 882 processes

Microsoft Office

Job description

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a strong mid-to-senior level candidate to fill one (1) full time systems safety engineer position to execute engineering and system safety for MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) under NSWC Dahlgren.

Job Location: Dahlgren, VA

Telework: Minimal available after 3-6 months

Job Start Date: Immediate

Shift: ~ 0800 - 1600

Experience Required:

This position requires a Bachelors' degree in engineering, scientific, business or technical discipline or military operational experience at the E5 level or higher. 10+ years of general operational experience in systems engineering for DoD weapon systems programs, OR 10 years' combination US Navy, civil service, or industry experience. Two (2) 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. Demonstrated experience in the development and coordination of presentations. 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. Previous VLS experience is highly desired and will provide the basis of success in this position. Two (2) years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Description of Duties:

The Systems Safety Engineer (SSE) will provide support for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) safety program of NSWC Dahlgren with significant emphasis on software systems safety. This support includes working collaboratively with members of the safety program in the identification and execution of required safety analyses, risk characterization and risk acceptance in support of program milestones leading to system certification. The scope of the Safety Program covers the entire spectrum of MIL-STD 882 systems safety. The SSE will work within a safety organization at BCI that includes safety professionals supporting Aegis, SSDS, various US Navy Combat Systems support systems, Force Level (USN Strike Group) and US Coast Guard platform and combat systems safety.

Travel: Local (within the continental US) travel may be required for no more than 15% of time, not to include weekends or holidays.

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