Senior Systems Engineer

Overview

SCCI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team In this position, you will provide technical expertise and engineering development support for a Combat Systems Engineering contract. This position is in support of future work expected in 2027. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA. This position may require occasional travel.

SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead combat systems certification activities
• Identify, collect and assess OQE in support of generating certification assessments
• Plan and coordinate MRAs/CSCPs including wall-walks, dry runs and presentation to panel membership
• Draft authorization and certification letters
• Define appropriate level of tailoring in support of emergent efforts, critical experiments and in support of new development technologies

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an Active Secret Security Clearance
• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; Or four (4) years of a demonstrated an established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines
• Ten (10) years experience in Combat System Certification, with emphasis in one or more of the following:
• Ships Self Defense System, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class
• AEGIS Integrated Combat Systems
• DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer
• Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense and combat system element certifications
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of current certification policies (NWSCP 9410.2B, PEOIWSINST 4730.1B and PEOIWSINST 4732.1A), Navy system engineering policy (Technical Review Manual) and other industry best practices (i.e. IEEE 1012 and IEEE 12207)
• Demonstrated experience in generating certification plans aligned with program milestones, identifying collecting and assessing OQE in support of generating certification assessments, planning and coordinating MRAs/CSCPs including wall-walks, dry runs and presentation to panel membership, and drafting authorization and certification letters for CS Certification Official and/or Certification Authority for distribution to the Fleet.
• In depth knowledge and experience with engineering and certification policies to define appropriate level of tailoring in support of emergent efforts, critical experiments and in support of new development technologies
• Experience with utilizing MBSE from certification planning to decision milestones (SWIRs, IPRs, MRAs, CSCPs) including dissemination of OQE by using web-based technology and ensuring complete records management including Action Items, Statements of Findings (if applicable) and preservation of meeting and OQE
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families. EOE of Veterans and Disabilities.