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Principal Systems Certification Engineer (Engineer, Systems IVESY4) – Join to apply for the Principal Systems Certification Engineer role at ST. This role requires leading systems certification activities for naval combat system programs and applying Navy certification policies and industry standards to ensure compliance. Responsibilities
Serve as the lead Systems Certification Engineer for major naval combat system programs, including Combat Systems Cybersecurity, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), AEGIS Integrated Combat Systems, DDG-1000 Zumwalt class, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), and weapon/sensor integration efforts. Apply deep knowledge of Navy certification policies (e.g., NWSCP 9410.2B, PEOIWSINST 4730.1B, and 4732.1A), Navy Systems Engineering Technical Review Manual, and industry standards (IEEE 1012, IEEE 12207) to ensure compliance with engineering and certification requirements. Develop and execute certification strategies and plans aligned with program technical milestones, ensuring clear identification, collection, and assessment of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to support Mission Readiness Assessments (MRAs) and Combat System Certification Panels (CSCPs). Plan and lead MRAs, CSCP wall-walks, dry runs, and formal certification presentations; draft formal authorization and certification letters on behalf of the Certification Official or Certification Authority for fleet distribution. Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering approaches to support certification planning, milestone reviews (SWIRs, IPRs, MRAs, CSCPs), and data management—enhancing traceability, auditability, and accessibility of OQE and certification records. Ensure rigorous records management of certification documentation, including tracking and resolution of Action Items, Statements of Findings (SOFs), meeting materials, and digital repositories. Apply expert-level understanding of engineering and certification policies to tailor processes in support of new technologies, critical experiments, and emergent efforts while maintaining technical rigor and compliance. Independently conduct complex systems engineering tasks, including requirements analysis, system-level design reviews, traceability assessments, and stakeholder coordination across engineering disciplines. Coordinate cross-functional development and integration activities to ensure certified systems meet mission performance objectives and are ready for deployment to the fleet. Mentor junior engineers and certification analysts, promoting a strong understanding of Navy certification processes and engineering best practices. Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge relevant to specific technical disciplines of the SOW, plus fifteen (15) years of experience with emphasis in two or more of the following: Combat Systems Cyber Security, Ships Self Defense System, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class, AEGIS Integrated Combat Systems, DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense and Weapon/Sensor Combat Systems. The Principal Systems Certification Engineer Experience Shall Include
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of current certification policies (NWSCP 9410.2B, PEOIWSINST 4730.1B and 4732.1A), Navy system engineering policy (Technical Review Manual) and industry best practices (IEEE 1012, IEEE 12207). Experience generating certification plans aligned with program milestones, identifying, collecting and assessing OQE in support of certification assessments, MRAs/CSCPs including wall-walks, dry runs, and drafting authorization and certification letters for CS Certification Official or Certification Authority for fleet distribution. Two (2) or more years of experience with tailoring engineering and certification policies to emergent efforts, critical experiments, and new development technologies. Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering/Digital Engineering from certification planning to milestones (SWIRs, IPRs, MRAs, CSCPs) including dissemination of DRAFT OQE to panel members and robust records management. Experience coordinating development activities across engineering systems and conducting detailed/system-level requirements analysis, requirements generation and technical reviews. Top Secret Clearance required. Position is contingent upon award. Work Location: Virginia, USA. To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us). About Stahl Companies
STAHL USA provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology startups. STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage by bringing more technology into government programs. STAHL USA advocates on behalf of our nation’s innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government, aligning the voice of small business members with advocacy for federal policy change to make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem. BiC-1, a sister company to STAHL USA, was founded in 2020 and is a U.S.-based, diverse Joint Venture Partnership supported by our Channel Member Services and SCMC. We are a Joint Venture of Best-in-Class, small business Government contractors with extensive breadth and depth in Data Center Management, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, Systems Integration, Worldwide C6ISR, Data Analytics, and Mission-Focused Engineering. BiC-1 focuses on delivering innovative, secure, and agile solutions that transform and modernize Government operations, improving national security and well-being, with a focus on NAICS-aligned capabilities and valuing people and relationships. Apply and Process
Apply Now Our Hiring Process: Stage 3: Interview; Stage 4: Hired; Stage 1: Applied; Stage 2: Review; Stage 4: Hired. Not quite right? Register your interest to be notified of roles that meet your criteria. Location and Compensation
Stafford, VA — $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year Job Function and Industry
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Principal Systems Certification Engineer (Engineer, Systems IVESY4) – Join to apply for the Principal Systems Certification Engineer role at ST. This role requires leading systems certification activities for naval combat system programs and applying Navy certification policies and industry standards to ensure compliance. Responsibilities
Serve as the lead Systems Certification Engineer for major naval combat system programs, including Combat Systems Cybersecurity, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), AEGIS Integrated Combat Systems, DDG-1000 Zumwalt class, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), and weapon/sensor integration efforts. Apply deep knowledge of Navy certification policies (e.g., NWSCP 9410.2B, PEOIWSINST 4730.1B, and 4732.1A), Navy Systems Engineering Technical Review Manual, and industry standards (IEEE 1012, IEEE 12207) to ensure compliance with engineering and certification requirements. Develop and execute certification strategies and plans aligned with program technical milestones, ensuring clear identification, collection, and assessment of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to support Mission Readiness Assessments (MRAs) and Combat System Certification Panels (CSCPs). Plan and lead MRAs, CSCP wall-walks, dry runs, and formal certification presentations; draft formal authorization and certification letters on behalf of the Certification Official or Certification Authority for fleet distribution. Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering approaches to support certification planning, milestone reviews (SWIRs, IPRs, MRAs, CSCPs), and data management—enhancing traceability, auditability, and accessibility of OQE and certification records. Ensure rigorous records management of certification documentation, including tracking and resolution of Action Items, Statements of Findings (SOFs), meeting materials, and digital repositories. Apply expert-level understanding of engineering and certification policies to tailor processes in support of new technologies, critical experiments, and emergent efforts while maintaining technical rigor and compliance. Independently conduct complex systems engineering tasks, including requirements analysis, system-level design reviews, traceability assessments, and stakeholder coordination across engineering disciplines. Coordinate cross-functional development and integration activities to ensure certified systems meet mission performance objectives and are ready for deployment to the fleet. Mentor junior engineers and certification analysts, promoting a strong understanding of Navy certification processes and engineering best practices. Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge relevant to specific technical disciplines of the SOW, plus fifteen (15) years of experience with emphasis in two or more of the following: Combat Systems Cyber Security, Ships Self Defense System, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class, AEGIS Integrated Combat Systems, DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense and Weapon/Sensor Combat Systems. The Principal Systems Certification Engineer Experience Shall Include
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of current certification policies (NWSCP 9410.2B, PEOIWSINST 4730.1B and 4732.1A), Navy system engineering policy (Technical Review Manual) and industry best practices (IEEE 1012, IEEE 12207). Experience generating certification plans aligned with program milestones, identifying, collecting and assessing OQE in support of certification assessments, MRAs/CSCPs including wall-walks, dry runs, and drafting authorization and certification letters for CS Certification Official or Certification Authority for fleet distribution. Two (2) or more years of experience with tailoring engineering and certification policies to emergent efforts, critical experiments, and new development technologies. Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering/Digital Engineering from certification planning to milestones (SWIRs, IPRs, MRAs, CSCPs) including dissemination of DRAFT OQE to panel members and robust records management. Experience coordinating development activities across engineering systems and conducting detailed/system-level requirements analysis, requirements generation and technical reviews. Top Secret Clearance required. Position is contingent upon award. Work Location: Virginia, USA. To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us). About Stahl Companies
STAHL USA provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology startups. STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage by bringing more technology into government programs. STAHL USA advocates on behalf of our nation’s innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government, aligning the voice of small business members with advocacy for federal policy change to make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem. BiC-1, a sister company to STAHL USA, was founded in 2020 and is a U.S.-based, diverse Joint Venture Partnership supported by our Channel Member Services and SCMC. We are a Joint Venture of Best-in-Class, small business Government contractors with extensive breadth and depth in Data Center Management, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, Systems Integration, Worldwide C6ISR, Data Analytics, and Mission-Focused Engineering. BiC-1 focuses on delivering innovative, secure, and agile solutions that transform and modernize Government operations, improving national security and well-being, with a focus on NAICS-aligned capabilities and valuing people and relationships. Apply and Process
Apply Now Our Hiring Process: Stage 3: Interview; Stage 4: Hired; Stage 1: Applied; Stage 2: Review; Stage 4: Hired. Not quite right? Register your interest to be notified of roles that meet your criteria. Location and Compensation
Stafford, VA — $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year Job Function and Industry
Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industry: Business Consulting and Services Sign in to set job alerts for “Certification Engineer” roles.
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