Principal Engineer

About the role

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is seeking Principal Engineers to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V), Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department (B), and other NSWCDD customers. Principal Engineers may also serve as Subject Matter Experts on a part-time or as-needed basis. BCI’s areas of expertise include Human Systems Integration/Human Factors Engineering, Interoperability, Training, Operational Systems Safety, and Weapon and Combat Systems Engineering.

Job Location

Dahlgren, VA

Telework

Minimal with Task Leader Authorization; these are not remote positions.

Schedule

Days, 0800–1600

Experience Required

• Minimum of 25–30 years US Navy surface warfare experience gained while on active duty senior enlisted or officer serving on carriers, DDGs, CGs, LCS, large deck or smaller amphibious ships, or land-based test sites, etc.; or
• Minimum of 25–30 years combination US Navy, civil service, or industry experience.

Required specialized 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.

• Advanced writing and speaking abilities.
• Two (2) years’ experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interface at the flag/O-6 level.

A formal degree supporting systems engineering, software engineering, or significant analysis experience is a plus and could be a requirement for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level systems engineering, analysis, and program-level support to multiple NSWCDD customers and potentially NAVSEA, NAVAIR, ONR, various Navy PEOs, etc.
• Provide review and recommendations on combat systems integration technical issues including red teams and failure review boards.
• Perform strategic planning.
• Provide SME support to NSWCDD program managers in product and task definition, review of products, task tracking, and program support.
• Provide engineering expertise in conceptual studies, Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), and other major analytical studies.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform efficiently and effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the BCI team and customers.
• Travel minimally as required.

Requirements

• US citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for access to classified information.