Systems Engineer (USV Safety)

Basic Commerce & Industries • Dahlgren, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is hiring two mid-level candidates for full-time Systems Safety Engineer positions supporting the Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) System Safety Program under NSWC Dahlgren. The role is based in Dahlgren, Virginia, with minimal telework available after 3–6 months. The expected start date is immediate, and the schedule is a day shift from 0800 to 1600.

The Systems Safety Engineer provides systems safety engineering support to NSWC Dahlgren’s USV safety program. The role supports systems and software engineering teams conducting analyses and assessments of system elements, combat-systems-level performance, and safety risks. It focuses on characterizing risks associated with an unmanned surface vessel with lethal capabilities, including the distinct challenges of unmanned operations.

The engineer develops and maintains an understanding of the systems and their intended use in Navy and Joint environments, participates in engineering and safety reviews, and prepares and evaluates risk studies and analyses. The position also includes developing and analyzing system safety plans and safety management plans; assessing hardware and software changes or issues affecting safety; analyzing safety test documentation and plans; preparing reports and briefings; and presenting materials to formal boards, including WSESRB. Travel is expected but is not yet defined, with trips to the Washington, DC area and Wallops Island, Virginia, and possible brief trips to other states.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information following a security investigation.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline, or military operational experience at the E5 level or higher.
• 10 or more 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 preparation of system safety reports and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating presentations.
• 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

• Previous unmanned systems experience is highly desired.
• Relevant safety experience may include 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 weapons system safety, explosives safety, environmental safety, topside and cargo safety, or related safety areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems safety engineering support to NSWC Dahlgren’s USV safety program.
• Support systems and software engineering teams conducting analyses and assessments of system elements, combat-systems-level performance, and safety risks.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the systems and their intended employment in Navy and Joint environments.
• Understand relevant safety issues and participate in engineering and safety reviews.
• Formulate, evaluate, and edit risk assessment studies and analyses.
• Prepare reports and briefings and present materials to formal boards, including WSESRB.
• Formulate and analyze System Safety Plans and Safety Management Plans.
• Assess hardware and software changes or issues affecting systems safety.
• Analyze safety test documentation and plans.

What This Job Offers

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