Systems Engineer (TTWCS Safety)

Basic Commerce & Industries•Dahlgren, VA

About The Position

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a mid-level Systems Safety Engineer to execute engineering and system safety for the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) safety program under NSWC Dahlgren. The engineer will take a lead role supporting TTWCS safety efforts, working with the Principals for Safety and Program Management to identify and execute safety analyses, characterize risk, and support risk acceptance for program milestones leading to certification. The role involves close day-to-day coordination with multiple activities. The safety program covers systems safety engineering and hazard analysis for TTWCS as integrated with combat systems. Day-to-day work includes schedule planning, engineering and ship change reviews, hazard and mishap risk analyses, developing or identifying system safety design requirements for hazard mitigation, entering and maintaining hazard records in the Hazard Tracking System, coordinating system safety efforts with interfacing activities such as Test and Evaluation, and collecting and recording system safety documents. The position is full-time, with a day shift of 0800–1600. Telework is minimally available after 3–6 months. Local travel within the continental United States may be required for up to 15% of the time; this travel does not include weekends or holidays. Possible brief travel abroad is not yet determined. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information following a security investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business, 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, or 10 years of combined U.S. Navy, civil service, or industry experience.
Two years of qualified experience in DoD systems engineering processes performing system-safety development tasks identified in MIL-STD 882, including hazard analysis, probability and severity assessments, design and architecture analysis, and generation of system safety reports or documentation.
Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating presentations.
Direct experience with TTWCS v5.6.0/v5.6.1 and a complete understanding of its integrated end-to-end functionality.
Two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
U.S. citizenship.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and undergo a security investigation.

Nice To Haves

Safety experience in 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 U.S. Coast Guard programs, in areas such as weapons system safety, explosives safety, environmental safety, topside and cargo safety, or related safety areas.

Responsibilities

Lead support for TTWCS safety efforts under NSWC Dahlgren.
Work with the Principals for Safety and Program Management to identify and execute required safety analyses, characterize risk, and support risk acceptance for program milestones leading to certification.
Coordinate day-to-day safety program execution with multiple activities.
Perform systems safety engineering and hazard analysis for TTWCS as integrated with combat systems.
Plan schedules and conduct engineering change reviews and ship change reviews.
Perform hazard analysis and mishap risk analysis.
Develop or identify system safety design requirements for hazard mitigation.
Enter and maintain hazard records in the Hazard Tracking System.
Coordinate system safety efforts with interfacing activities, including Test and Evaluation.
Collect and record system safety documents.
Develop and coordinate presentations.