Overview:
SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are looking for an experienced systems engineer to provide acquisition support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program. This role necessitates knowledge of systems engineering and software development processes, and will require full-time on-site presence at the NAVAIR base in PAX River, MD.
Travel: Up to 15% Clearance:
An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Requirements:
Must have at least 5 years’ experience:
- Performing systems engineering, software development, or acquisition support for weapon systems
- Drafting and reviewing contract language supporting acquisition of weapon systems
- Providing technical inputs during engineering meetings (e.g. PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
Responsibilities:
- Apply systems engineering processes to the analysis, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of TMPC mission planning software and technical documentation for the Tomahawk missile system for FMS programs.
- Coordinate closely with the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) to ensure that software and technical documentation is appropriately sanitized and properly documented for FDO release approval to partner FMS countries.
- Review, analyze, and document TMPC emerging requirements.
- Review, analyze, and document TMPC software defects.
- Lead working groups to address engineering and technical challenges that require analysis of alternatives.
- Provide technical input for project plans, schedules, roadmaps, and cost estimates.
- Review vendor-produced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and contribute to MBSE descriptions of the system.
- Coordinate with test and evaluation activities for assessment of TMPC
- Conduct technical Risk Management and tracking.
- Assist with vendor tasking, guidance, and oversight in the development of technical SOWs, participation with TIMs, PMRs, and review of CDRLs.
- Participate in the development of strategies to apply Agile development practices to TMPC FMS.
- Advise and assist NAVAIR executives, managers, and supervisors in the planning and implementation of systems engineering and digital engineering policy and guidance.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Systems Software, Systems-of-Systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, or weapon systems safety & reliability.
- Experience supporting FMS programs including coordinating with the Foreign Disclosure Office to ensure that software and technical documentation is appropriately sanitized
- Knowledge of Ada and C++ coding languages.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contracting and proposal development processes.
Education: BS in a technical discipline preferred Compensation:
Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 -$147,000.00 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.
Benefits:
At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.
We offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive 401(k) programs
- Retirement and Financial Counselors
- Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
- Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
- Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions?:
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
Support Our Warfighters
SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.
Drive Customer Success
We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
Get Involved in Giving Back
We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.
Build Innovative Technology
SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.
Work with Brilliant People
We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.
Create Meaningful Solutions
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:
- Employee Ownership:Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
- Family focus:Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
- Culture:Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Dress code:Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
- Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
- Open communication:Work in an environment where your voice matters.
- Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
- Employee Appreciation:Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
- Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team:Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
- Food:We have a lot of food around here!
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