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Systems Planning & Analysis · 2 weeks ago

Principal Certification Engineer

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

15+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. The Principal Certification Engineer will support NAVSEA, responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally superior warfare systems, and performing the full spectrum of warfare analysis, research, development, integration, test & evaluation, and certification.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support NAVSEA from SPA’s offices in Washington DC or Dahlgren VA

Developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally superior warfare systems

Performing the full spectrum of warfare analysis, research, development, integration, test & evaluation, and certification

Provision of efficient mission and systems engineering in the areas of in-service and future Ship and Combat Systems integration engineering

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)

Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)

Land-Based Test Site planning and activation

Qualification

Combat System CertificationAegis Ballistic Missile DefenseCertification PlanningModel-Based Systems EngineeringCertification Policies KnowledgeEngineering DegreeTechnical Discipline Expertise

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines

Fifteen (15) years of experience in Combat System Certification, with emphasis in one of more of the following: Ship Self Defense System, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class, AEGIS Integrated Combat Systems, DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense and combat system element certifications

Demonstrated experience in generating certification plans aligned with program milestones; identifying, collecting, and assessing OQE in support of generating certification assessments; planning and coordinating MRAs/CSCPs including wall walks, dry runs, and presentations to panel membership; and drafting authorization and certification letters for CS Certification Official and/or Certification Authority for distribution to the Fleet

Experience with utilizing MBSE from certification planning to decision milestones (SWIRs, IPRs, MRAs, CSCPs) including dissemination of OQE by using web-based technology and ensuring complete records management including Action Items, Statements of Findings (if applicable), and preservation of meeting material and OQE

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of current certification policies (NWSCP 9410.2B, PEOIWSINST 4730.1B, and PEOIWSINST 4732.1A), Navy systems engineering policy (Technical Review Manual), and other industry best practices (i.e. IEEE 1012 and IEEE 12207)

DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Preferred

In-depth knowledge and experience with engineering and certification policies to define appropriate level of tailoring in support of emergent efforts, critical experiments, and in support of new development technologies