Weapon System Test Engineer at SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor ✪ 4.6 Dahlgren, VA

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Join SimVentions as a Weapon System Test Engineer in Dahlgren, VA, to test the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System software. This role involves conducting tests, documenting outcomes, and requiring an ACTIVE Secret Clearance. The projected annual compensation range is $68,000.00–$90,000.00 (USD).

As part of our diverse team, you'll modify and troubleshoot hardware and help ensure the verification of system functionality. Enjoy benefits such as medical coverage, stock ownership plans, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• E-4 or higher with TTWCS experience or three years of system test experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required for applicants without weapons systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of tactical weapon systems in various configurations.
• Document pertinent information in lab logs.
• Modify and troubleshoot lab hardware and equipment.

Skills

TTWCS experience

System Test Experience

Data analysis

Automated testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Job description

Overview

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for a Weapon System Test Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren to support testing of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) software in various configurations (surface, subsurface, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)). Candidate will work on a diverse team with fellow SimVentions testers and government personnel. This position requires on‑site presence at our office in King George, VA, as well as our customer site at NSWC Dahlgren. Travel: There are opportunities for travel, but it is not required.

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. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

E-4 or higher with TTWCS experience -OR- at least three (3) years of System Test Experience in real time navy weapon systems -OR- a bachelor's of science from an accredited university majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field of study.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of tactical weapon systems in various configurations and across multiple builds in a lab setting. Document pertinent information in lab logs.
• Modify and troubleshoot lab hardware, equipment, simulators, and network configurations in a dynamic environment.
• Perform data analysis of test output; identify and develop data extraction and data reduction elements for test procedures that aid in requirement verification.
• Document system problems by creating change requests (CR)/problem reports (PR).
• Verify software fixes for CR/PR resolution.
• Develop new test procedures and modify existing test procedures to verify requirements and system functionality.
• Conduct peer reviews of test procedures.
• Develop and maintain Test Verification Matrices (TVM).
• Generate test plans and test reports.
• Communicate testing event summaries verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide technical briefs, defend data analysis, and present at various technical reviews.
• Communicate with SimVentions’ management about test initiatives and issues.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior US Navy fleet experience as an E-4 or above Fire Controlman (FC) or Fire Control Technician (FT) rate possessing the TTWCS Operation and Maintenance Technician NEC (V20A) or equivalent.
• Experience with Capabilities Based Test and Evaluation (CBT&​E).
• Experience with automated testing tools and methods.
• Experience using Jira to document and track CRs/PRs as well as tracking tasks.
• Ability to create test and lab schedules through the assignment of both lab resources and personnel to tasks.

Education

Applicants with no Tomahawk or weapons systems test experience must have a STEM 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 $68,000.00–$90,000.00 (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

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!