Systems Engineer (VLS Safety)

Basic Commerce & Industries Inc • Dahlgren, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a 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 position supports the VLS safety program, with significant emphasis on software systems safety. The engineer will collaborate with safety-program members to identify and perform required safety analyses, characterize risk, and support risk acceptance for program milestones leading to system certification. The program covers the full scope of MIL-STD 882 systems safety. The engineer will work within BCI’s safety organization, which supports Aegis, SSDS, other US Navy Combat Systems support systems, Force Level (USN Strike Group), and US Coast Guard platform and combat systems safety.

The job is located in Dahlgren, Virginia. Minimal telework may be available after three to six months. The expected shift is approximately 0800–1600, and the start date is immediate. Local travel within the continental United States may be required for no more than 15% of the time; weekend and holiday travel is not required. Applicants must be US citizens and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information following a security investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline, or military operational experience at the E5 level or higher.
• At least 10 years of general operational experience in systems engineering for DoD weapon systems programs, or 10 years of combined US Navy, civil service, or industry experience.
• At least two years of qualified experience in DoD systems engineering processes performing tasks focused on system safety identified in MIL-STD 882, including hazard analysis, probability and severity assessments, design and architecture analysis, and generation of system safety reports and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating presentations.
• At least two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• US citizenship.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Previous VLS experience is highly desired.
• 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 US Coast Guard programs, including weapons system safety, explosives safety, environmental safety, topside and cargo safety, or related safety areas.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering and system safety for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System under NSWC Dahlgren.
• Support the VLS safety program, with significant emphasis on software systems safety.
• Collaborate with safety-program members to identify and execute required safety analyses.
• Support risk characterization and risk acceptance for program milestones leading to system certification.
• Perform systems safety work within the scope of MIL-STD 882.
• Develop and coordinate presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level