Principal Engineer

Basic Commerce and Industries Inc. BCI is seeking to fill Principal Engineer positions in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division NSWCDD Integrated Combat Systems Department V Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department B and other customers within NSWCDD and their tenant organizations.

Principal Engineers are oftentimes sought out by BCI to serve as Subject Matter Experts in their field on a part-time or as needed basis. BCIs areas of expertise include:

• Human Systems Integration • Human Factors Engineering • Interoperability • Training • Operational Systems • Safety • Weapon & Combat Systems Engineering

BCIs workforce of employees and consultants includes human factors engineers, operational engineers, and former naval officers and enlisted subject matter experts.

Job Location and Details

Job Location: Dahlgren, VA Telework: Minimal with Task Leader Authorization - these are not remote positions Job Start Date: Winter/Spring 2026 Shift: Days (0800-1600)

Experience Requirements

Successful candidates must have a minimum of 25-30 years US Navy surface warfare experience gained while on active duty, senior enlisted or officer serving on carriers, DDGs, CGs, LCS, large deck or smaller amphibious ships, or land-based test sites, etc. OR 25-30 years combination US Navy civil service or industry experience.

Required specialized experience is required in such programs as:

• Aegis Combat and Weapon Systems • Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) • Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) • Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) • NIFC-CA • DDG-1000 • Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) • US Coast Guard

Advanced writing and speaking abilities are a must. Two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Ability to interface at the flag O-6 level is a must.

A formal degree supporting systems engineering, software engineering, or significant analysis experience is a plus and could be a requirement for some positions.

Description of Duties

These billets are anticipated to provide senior-level systems engineering analysis and program-level support to multiple customers within NSWCDD and potentially NAVSEA, NAVAIR, ONR, various Navy PEOs, etc.

Duties for these positions may include:

1. Providing review and recommendations on combat systems integration technical issues, including red teams and failure review boards.
2. Strategic planning.
3. Providing SME support to NSWCDD programs managers in the area of product and task definition, review of products, and other task tracking and program support.
4. Providing engineering expertise in the conduct of conceptual studies, AoAs, and other major analytical studies.

Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to perform efficiently and effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the BCI team and customers.

Applicant Requirements

Minimal travel may be required.

Applicants must be US citizens.

Applicants will be subjected to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

BCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Veteran- and Disabled-Friendly Employer.