DMSMS Engineer Dam Neck, VA

SilkRoad; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

SilkRoad is seeking a DMSMS Engineer to develop, execute, and monitor test plans for form, fit, and functional testing, including Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) of COTS parts, in support of COTS/DMSMS engineering solutions.

The candidate will document test results, review case information in the SSDS COTS/DMSMS tool, and provide recommendations for DMSMS solutions, leveraging 15 years of Navy DMSMS experience and strong configuration management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15 years of progressively responsible DMSMS management/engineering experience for Navy systems.
• Experience with FROST or other government databases and obsolescence research.
• Proficiency in configuration management practices.
• Solid understanding of SSDS hardware and software requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and monitor test plans for form, fit, and functional testing, including Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) of COTS parts.
• Document test results and prepare test reports for functional and EQT events.
• Manage DMSMS case information in the SSDS COTS/DMSMS tool and provide recommendations for DMSMS solutions.
• Calculate life‑of‑type or bridge-buy requirements and identify replacements; coordinate with OEMs/third parties for production/repair.
• Develop and deliver DMSMS reports and sustainment/LCB-related documentation with minimal direction.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FROST database

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a DMSMS Engineer to develop, execute, and monitor test plans required to conduct form, fit, and functional testing, as well as Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) parts in support of COTS/DMSMS engineering solutions.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, execute, and monitor test plans for form, fit, and functional testing, as well as EQT of COTS parts.
• Document test results and findings and prepare and present test reports associated with functional and EQT test events.
• Perform verification and review and maintain case information and status in the SSDS COTS/DMSMS case management tool.
• Determine and provide recommendations for COTS/DMSMS solutions.
• Calculate life-of-type or bridge-buy requirements; identify suitable replacements by evaluating form, fit, and function; negotiate extended production and/or repair with OEMs or other third‑party companies; design FC/engineering changes at the next higher assembly or cabinet level; identify opportunities for reclamation and define harvest requirements; and develop and document Business Case Analyses for COTS/DMSMS solutions.
• Provide support for the development of SSDS MK2 COTS/DMSMS briefs and other briefs and/or reports as required.
• Actively participate in the SSDS Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Working Group (SCWG), technical interchange meetings, and other working groups, using experience and technical expertise to support obsolescence assessments applicable to the SSDS MK2 suite of equipment or as directed by the Government SME.
• Develop and maintain meeting agendas, action‑item trackers, and meeting minutes in support of these meetings.
• Participate in internal and external engineering reviews of SCDs, ECPs, and Local Configuration Control Boards (LCCBs) to support change‑documentation reviews and provide feedback and comments.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver DMSMS reports, including, but not limited to, sustainment analyses, life‑cycle cost analyses, test reports, Business Case Analyses, ECPs, and Ship Change Documents (SCDs), with minimal Government technical direction.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in DMSMS management/engineering for Navy systems.
• Experience with FROST and/or other government‑related databases, as well as DMSMS processes and obsolescence research.
• Proficiency in configuration management practices.
• Solid understanding of SSDS hardware and software requirements to effectively identify DMSMS solutions, including scenarios requiring component replacement or higher‑level assembly redesign.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior military experience is a plus.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre‑employment third‑party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long‑Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.