Systems Engineer I

TSC is seeking a Systems Engineer in Dahlgren, VA . Based in Dahlgren, VA and strategically located near Fredericksburg, VA and between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA, this is an awesome opportunity for veterans transitioning to civilian life or seasoned professionals looking to use their talent and expertise in support of the U.S. Navy. This position will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) TSC office. TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team! Responsibilities System and engineering support for the certification of Integrated Combat Systems (ICS) to include Virtualized Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) and future Combat Systems. 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 Certification Plans, Statement of Findings (SOFs), assessment reports, status reports, and Combat System authorization and certification letters. Plan, schedule, and coordinate authorization and deployment panels. 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 Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance Applicants should be detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications BS STEM Degree or 5 Years U.S. Navy surface warfare experience in lieu of STEM Degree Experience with Combat System, Warfare System or Element certification processes TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr