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Systems Engineer - Principal

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services
Dahlgren, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

TSC is seeking a Systems Engineer - Principal in Dahlgren, VA. This position supports the Naval Systems Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) V Department.

TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Responsibilities:

This position requires a flexible individual with experience in:

  • System and engineering support for the integration of AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) elements into certified AEGIS and BMD baselines.
  • Perform Combat System certification assessments in accordance with Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) combat system certification policy, including assessments of mission effectiveness, capabilities, and limitations to understand and characterize the risks associated with deployment of a Combat System.
  • Provide recommendations and assist in translating certification critical defects into operational risks, impacts, and guidance.
  • Gather, assess, and maintain artifacts that can be used as Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for certification.
  • Generate certification related documentation and briefing material including engineering assessment reports and status reports.
  • Communicate with, interact, and provide briefs to senior DoD/DoN personnel.
  • Provide recommendations to improve process, and tools to support an enterprise certification approach.

Required Qualifications:

* Twelve years of General Surface Navy Combat Systems engineering experience.

* Experience with Combat System, Warfare System or Element certification processes

* Current DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

* BS STEM Degree or 15 Years U.S. Navy surface warfare experience in lieu of Stem Degree

* Applicants should be detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

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