Senior Systems Engineer

SCCI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Weapons Control Support Services (WCSS) team!  The successful candidate will be a key member of a high-performing DoD Weapons team.  SCCI seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (with prior US Navy Shipboard experience) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Gun Computer System (GCS) Mark (MK) 160 program.  This position is located in Dahlgren, VA.

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:

• Provide MK 160 product development and fielding support to the Capability Leads, software development team, Configuration Management team, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) team and other internal functional groups as well as external groups
• Lead and conduct (as required) Integration Testing at NSWCDD, Combat System Test Sites and first ships in USN Baselines 5/7/9/10, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)/Guided Missile Frigate (FFG), Unties States Coast Guard (USCG), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms
• Identify data to be collected from test activities to evaluate the capabilities and performance of newly developed MK 160 products
• Perform analysis of data collected during test activities to identify issues and/or areas for improvement
• Interact with Naval Units and other services to evaluate and resolve MK 160 problems
• Write, review and update test plans, test/data analysis reports, software requirements, work specifications, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and other technical documents
• Participate in technical meetings such as design reviews, technical interchange meetings, etc.
• Mentor and train junior employees on Gun Weapon System (GWS) MK 34/48 and GCS MK 160 system engineering activities
• Other System Engineering tasks as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an Active Secret Security Clearance
• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; Equivalent experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Ten (10) years general experience in DOD system engineering processes in a rapid development environment with demonstrated shipboard expertise and results

       Specialized Experience:

• Five (5) years of specialized experience in at least one major weapons system development program supporting any of the following areas:
  • System design parameters
  • Concepts operation
  • Risk assessment
  • Performance analysis
  • Test and evaluation
  • Post-delivery support

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.