Modeling & Simulation Test Engineer

Simventions•Washington, WA

23h•$84,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will provide full-time support to the Program Office on Modeling and Simulation (M&S) activities. Primarily providing technical and programmatic services and must have ability to understand and communicate effectively with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all levels of government and industry, Principal Assistant Program Managers (PAPMs) and Assistant Program Managers (APMs). A hybrid work environment is acceptable; however you must have the ability to work regularly in the vicinity of the Washington Navy Yard and travel up to 5-10% of the time (e.g. to NRL, APL/JHU, NSWC DD).

Requirements

3+ year of relevant M&S experience, particularly in the area of DoD engineering or programmatic support
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, provide high quality services and products, while meeting strict deadlines and time constraints
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Must be energetic, thoughtful, product-oriented, dependable, flexible, open-minded individual with an eagerness to learn with demonstrated strong work ethic
Demonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem solving skills
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.

Nice To Haves

5+ year of relevant M&S experience, particularly in the area of DoD engineering or programmatic support
Hands-on experience utilizing M&S and related tools
Experience with Navy’s radar, electronic warfare, and/or combat systems

Responsibilities

Work alongside programmatic and technical experts within the program office. This includes a wide-range of M&S assets, including: digital system representations, virtual twins, system level and combat system digital test beds throughout the detect to engage sequence, Systems Engineering (SE) and Test & Evaluation (T&E) tools, target simulations/stimulators, digital and hardware threat representations, atmospheric representations, scene generators, and data visualizations.
Develop and maintain a M&S strategy / roadmap.
Maintain and track M&S resources and a M&S catalog.
Coordinate, facilitate, and document the Verification, Validation, and Accreditation of M&S assets.
Manage, track, and publish action items assigned to program from M&S IPT activities.
Participate in external M&S activities and system uses by combat systems and ship platform in their digital test beds throughout the planning, scheduling, readiness reviews, accreditations, data runs, data analysis, and reporting activities.
Participate in the program office digital engineering efforts.
Provide a monthly summary of M&S activities and issues to program office.

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
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!