Weapon System Test Engineer

Simventions•King George, VA

2d•$80,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. There are opportunities for travel, but it is not required.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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
BS in STEM field preferred, but not required

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

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!