Principal Combat Systems Engineer chez Strategic Insight, Ltd.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Principal Combat Systems Engineer for the Adjunct Remote Engagement System (ARES) program with the Integrated Combat System and Aegis Weapon System (AWS) programs position in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for the Integrated Combat Systems (V) Department, Warfare Architecture & Engineering division (V10).  The Job location is Dahlgren, King George, VA.   This position is on-site with limited remote work.

Mandatory Requirement: Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret clearance level.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The individual hired in this position will provide principal systems engineering support to NSWCDD Integrated Combat Systems Department’s (V Department) Warfare Architecture and Engineering Division, providing technical support for both development and service programs. This may include:

• Leveraging systems engineering knowledge in the development, review, and assessment of artifacts across all domains of systems engineering throughout the entire System Engineering “V”,
• Communicating NSWCDD status, risks, and schedules with program office stakeholders and also downflowing information to NSWCDD program team members and different organizations,
• Experience working with NAVSEA and MDA leadership at all levels,
• Understand the interoperability of the complex Integrated Air and Missile Defense battle problem,
• Understand the dynamic surface and strike warfare areas,
• Develop, review, and support integration test plans and procedures,
• Support combat system level requirements development, utilize model-based systems engineering techniques/tools, and collaborate between PARMs,
• Provide strategic planning and engineering skills to integrate newly developed complex systems into legacy systems,
• Apply system engineering methodologies and tools throughout the development, planning, and integration phase of a development program prior to becoming a Program of Record,
• Lead NSWC DD risk management program to properly diagnose and report risk, issues, and opportunities to sponsors,
• Revamp the existing Systems Engineering Plan after the shift from traditional organic combat systems development to a combat system with an unspecified host platform,
• Be able to think outside of the box and adapt quickly to the changing complexity of the program,
• Leverage new and developing technologies to bolster and launch the program into the future against threats that have been determined and not even thought of yet,
• Provide technical direction and advice on technology development, testing, refinement, and building, and
• Work with leadership on the Acquisition plan for the USC program from a NSWC DD perspective

Success for working in this position requires:

• Ability to effectively communicate and work with NSWC Dahlgren Division and Department staff at all levels, consultants, and other government staff – be a team player.
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information.
• Ability to work with NMCI systems.
• Ability to adapt and multitask.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence, discretion, and personal initiative.
• Self-starter, goal-oriented, provides timely feedback on progress made on assignments.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, handle complex assignments, maintain status across several stakeholders, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, prepare presentation slides, and produce customized reports.
• Familiar with Atalanta tool sets such as Confluence and JIRA.

 Education and Experience:

• Twenty (20) years of General Surface Navy Combat Systems engineering experience with at least seven (7) years of specialized experience.        Specialized experience is defined as significant systems engineering responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:
  • Combat Systems Cyber Security;
  • Ships Self Defense System;
  • Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense Antisubmarine Warfare Trainer (CIAT);
  • Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class frigate;
  • Aegis Integrated Combat Systems;
  • DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer;
  • Track Management;
  • Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense;
  • Weapon/Combat Systems Experience.
• A formal Master's degree supporting electrical engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, or significant analysis experience is required.
• A doctoral-level degree is a plus.
• Program office experience within the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems is preferred.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and has a significant historical presence supporting Naval Sea Systems Command, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Dahlgren, King George, Virginia.   Strategic Insight, Ltd. was established in 1985, and for its 40 years has been committed to sustaining excellence and quality growth across our workforce as we strive to improve our clients’ services and products.  Strategic Insight staff members enjoy growth opportunities, are provided with robust benefits from healthcare and 401K, to merit bonuses, and participate in annual holiday parties, picnics, and other social events. Our staff members are engaged in the community as well.  The office hours are negotiable but generally are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Originally established in 1918 as a naval proving ground for testing gun weapon systems, NSWC Dahlgren Division has evolved to focus on advances in technology in Warfare Systems Development and Integration. The NSWC Dahlgren Division is a leading research, development, testing, and engineering (RDT&E) organization within the Department of the Navy.

Team Culture:

Diversity: All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

Ethics:  All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this by attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.