Systems Engineer
Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) – Dahlgren, VA
NSWCDD is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS). This role is ideal for engineers who have experience defining system requirements, developing interface documentation, and supporting the systems engineering lifecycle for complex hardware or software systems.
We're looking for candidates who enjoy connecting technical disciplines, translating operational needs into engineering requirements, and ensuring complex systems work together seamlessly.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain system-level engineering products, including requirements, engineering packages, interface documentation, and design artifacts.
- Lead the development, analysis, and maintenance of system requirements and requirements traceability.
- Define and manage system interfaces between software, hardware, and external systems.
- Support engineering review boards by evaluating technical changes and identifying impacts across the system.
- Work closely with Navy program offices, software developers, test engineers, and other stakeholders to coordinate technical solutions.
- Support the development of system enhancements from concept through implementation.
- Develop engineering analyses, technical recommendations, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
- Prepare technical reports, briefings, and engineering documentation supporting program decisions.
- Apply sound systems engineering principles throughout the development lifecycle.
We're Looking For Candidates With Experience In
- Systems Engineering
- Requirements Development
- Requirements Management & Traceability
- Interface Definition and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- Systems Integration
- Verification & Validation
- Systems Testing & Evaluation
- Technical Documentation
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (preferred)
- DOORS or similar requirements management tools (preferred)
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field
Position Information
- Location: Dahlgren, Virginia
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required
Why Dahlgren?
At NSWCDD, you’ll work on real-world national security challenges alongside engineers and scientists developing advanced Navy technologies and defense systems. Our teams support cutting-edge efforts involving systems integration, mission engineering, autonomous systems, and next-generation defense capabilities that directly support the Fleet.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,119.00 - $158,322.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
