SEDSS- Junior Systems Engineer **

SimVentions; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a junior to mid-level software-focused Systems Engineer in Patuxent Highland, Maryland. This role involves software systems engineering for aviation programs and requires full-time on-site presence at the NAVAIR base.

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in software or systems engineering, knowledge of avionics systems, and a BS in a technical discipline. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience performing software or systems engineering activities.
• Knowledge of avionics systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software requirements.
• Review and evaluate vendor software specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors on software and system integration.
• Conduct analysis of software defects.
• Support the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process.

Skills

Software or systems engineering experience

Knowledge of avionics systems

Education

BS in a technical discipline from an ABET accredited program

Tools

DOD-STD-2167A/MIL-STD-498/IEEE 12207

Agile software development processes

Job description

Overview

SimVentions is 100% employee‑owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are looking for an enterprising junior to mid‑level software‑focused Systems Engineer to perform software systems engineering for the acquisition, development and sustainment of various aviation programs. This position requires full‑time on‑site presence at the NAVAIR base in PAX River, MD. This position is future funded and not expected to begin before September 1, 2026.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Candidates may be required to obtain a Top Secret clearance after beginning this work. 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

• At least two years experience performing software or systems engineering activities
• Knowledge of avionics systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software requirements
• Review and evaluate vendor software specifications
• Coordinate with vendors on software and system integration
• Conduct analysis of software defects
• Coordinate with cybersecurity subject matter experts
• Participate in System Engineering Technical Reviews (including SRRs, SSRs, PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, etc.)
• Support the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process
• Participate in Agile and SAFe team processes
• Prepare and review Statements of Work (SOWs) and Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
• Support technical evaluations of Contractor proposals

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with DOD‑STD‑2167A/MIL‑STD‑498/IEEE 12207
• Experience with Systems Software, Systems‑of‑Systems engineering, MBSE, or systems safety & reliability
• Experience with military aircraft avionic systems and software
• Experience with Agile software development processes

Education

BS in a technical discipline from an ABET accredited program

Compensation

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $122,000 (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

• 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