Systems Engineer (USV Safety)

Basic Commerce & Industries Inc • Dahlgren, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is hiring two mid-level Systems Safety Engineers to support the Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) System Safety Program under NSWC Dahlgren. The role provides systems safety engineering support to technical, operational, and engineering efforts involving systems and software teams assessing system elements, combat-systems performance, and safety risks. The work addresses risks associated with an unmanned surface vessel with lethal capabilities, including safety challenges unique to unmanned systems.

The position is based in Dahlgren, Virginia. Minimal telework may be available after three to six months. The work schedule is a day shift, approximately 0800–1600, and the start date is immediate. Travel is expected, though details have not yet been defined; destinations include the Washington, DC area and Wallops Island, Virginia, with possible brief trips to other states.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must 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 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.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must undergo a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Previous unmanned-systems 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 U.S. Coast Guard programs, including weapons-system safety, explosives safety, environmental safety, topside and cargo safety, or related safety areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current understanding of the systems and their intended employment in Navy and Joint environments.
• Understand relevant safety issues.
• Participate in engineering and safety reviews.
• Formulate, evaluate, and edit risk assessment studies and analyses.
• Prepare reports and briefs, 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 that affect system safety.
• Analyze safety test documentation and plans.
• Support analyses and assessments of system elements, combat-systems-level performance, and safety risks.

What This Job Offers

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