Systems Engineer (AWS CSSQT)

Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCI) is seeking to fill a mid-level Systems Engineer in support of the Aegis program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC DD). The successful candidate will provide Systems Engineering support to the NSWC DD Warfare Systems Integration Branch with the preparations, execution and post event activities associated with CSSQT, Developmental Test (DT), Post Availability Standard Missile (PASM) testing, Operational Test (OT), Waterfront Integration Testing (WIT) and other at sea test events as required.

Job Location : Dahlgren, VA

Telework : Minimal

Job Start Date : after January 2026

Shift : Days ~0800-1600

Experience Required :

Successful candidate(s) will possess a minimum of 10 years of Aegis experience gained while active duty U.S. Navy. A minimum of one (1) tour with an Aegis Combat System (ACS) onboard an Aegis Cruiser, Aegis Destroyer or Aegis Ashore. Optimal candidate will have been a senior enlisted Aegis Fire Controlman (FC), Operations Specialist (OS) or officer with appropriate Aegis Warfare Area expertise (Air, Surface, Undersea, and Ballistic Missile Defense). Prior systems specification and / or systems performance analysis and Test & Evaluation (T&E) experience is a plus. Two (2) years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. A formal degree supporting systems engineering, software engineering or significant analysis experience is not required but is a plus.

Description of Duties :

This task includes a broad range of engineering and technical activities supporting and leading to successful development of new / improved war-fighting capabilities within the Aegis Weapon System (AWS) and ACS. Candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of the AWS and be capable of assessing requirements documents, design specifications, technical reports, operational concepts, Test Observation Reports (TORs), Computer Program Change Requests (CPCRs), Software Change Requests (SWCRs), Interface Change Requests (ICRs), installing Software Changes (SWCs), and other design and requirement documentation associated with AWS and ACS testing. Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to perform efficiently and effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines. Candidate must possess the willingness and capability to brief technical information to senior personnel in a formal environment. Must have leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Travel : Underway travel will be required up to several times per year; other travel for testing is also as required.

Applicants must be US citizens. Applicants will be subjected to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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