Systems Engineer (TTWCS Safety)

Basic Commerce & Industries Inc • Dahlgren, VA

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About The Position

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a mid-level Systems Safety Engineer to perform engineering and system safety work for the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) safety program under NSWC Dahlgren. The position provides a lead role in supporting TTWCS safety efforts, working with Principals for Safety and Program Management to identify and execute safety analyses, characterize and accept risks, and support program milestones leading to certification. The safety program covers systems safety engineering and hazard analysis for TTWCS as integrated with Combat Systems. The role involves close day-to-day coordination with multiple activities. The position is full-time, with a day shift of approximately 0800–1600. The job start date is immediate. Minimal telework may be available after 3–6 months. Local travel within the continental United States may be required for up to 15% of the time; travel will not include weekends or holidays. Additional travel outside the United States has not been determined and may involve brief trips abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and undergo a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 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 U.S. Navy, civil service, or industry experience.
• At least two years of qualified experience in DoD systems engineering processes performing tasks focused on system safety development 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.
• At least two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must undergo a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 weapons system safety, explosives safety, environmental safety, topside and cargo safety, or other related safety areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead support for TTWCS safety efforts at NSWC Dahlgren.
• Work with Principals for Safety and Program Management to identify and execute required safety analyses, risk characterization, and risk acceptance in support of program milestones leading to certification.
• Plan schedules and provide day-to-day engineering support.
• Review engineering changes and ship changes.
• 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 data and record system safety documents.
• Develop and coordinate presentations.

What This Job Offers

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