15-20 years of US Navy surface warfare experience on Aegis ships or related sites
3 years of systems engineering experience focused on software problem reporting and change tracking
2 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in defect management and controls within defense programs
Eligibility for access to classified information.
Responsibilities
Lead Aegis Software Defect management across Change Review Boards (CRBs)
Provide dedicated systems-engineering support for CRBs and ensure process continuity
Conduct technical reviews of defect packages for mission-impact traceability
Perform trend analysis and action tracking for process improvements
Facilitate collaboration with Government technical sponsors to maintain technical rigor across Aegis baselines
Benefits
Direct support to a critical defense program
Opportunity to work closely with senior technical leadership
Engagement in high-impact decision-making processes
Minimal travel requirements for work-life balance
Collaboration with various stakeholder organizations for comprehensive project oversight
Full Job Description
BCI has an opening for (1) full-time Senior Systems Engineer in direct support in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V). Specifically, Fleet Engagement and Engineering Division (V50) Chief Technical Lead (CTL) in the leadership of Aegis Software Defect management and controls across the Aegis Change Review Boards (CRBs).
Job Location: Dahlgren, VA
Telework: Minimal with Task Leader Authorization; this is not a remote position
Job Start Date: Dec 2026
Experience Required:
Successful candidates must have a minimum of 15-20 years US Navy surface warfare experience gained while serving on active duty as a senior enlisted or officer on Aegis ships or ashore sites, SSDS ships or land-based test sites, OR a 15-20 years combination US Navy, civil service, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) experience working on defense programs. Three years of systems engineering experience is preferred with an emphasis on Software Problem Reporting, Software Change Request tracking from initial observation through resolution, and software implementation. Two (2) years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Description of Duties:
The position will provide direct support to the Fleet Engagement and Engineering Division (V50) Chief Technical Lead (CTL). Duties may include:
(1) Providing leadership of Aegis Software Defect management and controls across the Aegis Change Review Boards (CRBs).
(2) Dedicated systems-engineering and defect-management support for CRBs and work directly with the CTL to provide continuity for the CRB process beyond individual board execution and improve consistency, technical rigor, and cross-baseline awareness across the Aegis Weapon System (AWS).
(3) Provide support with CRB preparations and facilitation; conduct technical review of defect packages to ensure mission-impact traceability; cross-baseline applicability.
(5) Facilitate collaboration with the Government technical sponsorships to ensure all stakeholder organizations' equities are communicated, represented and maintained at consistent level of technical rigor and timeliness across the Aegis baselines and provide analysis, coordination, facilitation, tracking, and recommendations for process improvements.
Travel Requirement: minimal travel may be required.
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens. Applicants will be subjected to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
