Senior Systems Engineer – Tomahawk Weapons System

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join a high-functioning team supporting TTWCS software requirements, capabilities, and architecture. The role requires an ACTIVE Secret Clearance and extensive experience with DoD weapon systems.

Travel is not anticipated; location is Fredericksburg, VA. You will work on requirements at multiple levels, review interfaces, support CM, and participate in engineering reviews and boards.

Qualifications

• 10 years of systems engineering experience focused on software requirements development and management.
• Two years of Navy surface or submarine shipboard weapons and/or fire control systems experience (e.g., Tomahawk).
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and create requirements at multiple levels (SSS, SSDD, SRS, HRS) for weapon system capabilities.
• Determine impacts on the weapon system, requirements, and other design specifications during engineering development.
• Resolve change requests and problem reports related to discrepancies between design documentation and system functionality.
• Create CRs/PRs to document system problems and design document errors.
• Develop CCPs to engineer new system capabilities and document design details and impacts.
• Review, analyze, and develop system architectures, especially using MagicDraw.
• Provide human factors engineering, prototyping, and analysis support for UI requirements and specifications.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

DoD weapon systems

MS Office

Education

B.S. in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

MagicDraw

Job description

Overview:

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and has consistently been voted one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work! We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to serve alongside a high-functioning team of engineers supporting the design of TTWCS software (e.g., requirements, capabilities, enhancements, interface documents, architecture).
Travel: none anticipated Clearance:

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ship is required to obtain a clearance.
Requirements:

• 10 years of systems engineering experience (20 years if no degree) focused on requirements development and management of software systems. This includes experience related to the identification, analysis, and documentation of complex systems involving DoD weapon and/or fire control systems.


• Two (2) years of concurrent experience with Navy surface or submarine shipboard weapons and/or fire control systems to include current Navy programs such as Tomahawk or other related missile and weapon control systems.


• Experience in requirements definition as well as initial and detailed system design activities


• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and create requirements at multiple levels (SSS, SSDD, SRS, HRS) for weapon system capability and functionality


• Determine impacts on the weapon system, requirements, and other design specifications during engineering development


• Resolve change requests (CR)/problem reports (PR) related to discrepancies between design documentation and system functionality


• Create CRs/PRs as needed to document system problems and/or design document errors


• Develop Candidate Change Packages (CCP) to engineer new system capabilities and document design details and impacts in engineering documents


• Review, analyze, and develop system architectures, especially using MagicDraw


• Provide human factors engineering, prototyping, and analysis support for the development and maintenance of the system user interface requirements and specifications (e.g., the Human Computer Interface (HCI) Design Specification


• Review, analyze, and provide inputs for external interface documents. Serve as document custodian of external interface documents by making document updates, adjudicating comments against the document, and maintaining Configuration Management (CM)


• Provide engineering expertise during IPT meetings, Software Requirements Management Boards (SRMB), Engineering Review Boards (ERB), Deficiency Review Boards (DRB), Development and Deployment reviews, Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Interface Working Groups (IWG), and Single System Initiative (SSI) Reviews by performing package development, package review, and comment and documentation of results


• Communicate meeting and engineering event summaries verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide technical briefs, defend engineering and design decisions, and present at reviews

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in concept definition, Department of Defense (DoD) Architecture Framework compliant architecture development, and Cameo.


• Five (5) years of engineering experience with a DoD major weapon and/or fire control systems program.

Education: A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline or 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

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 $126,000 – $155,000 (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:

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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