Lead Systems Engineer

Location: Dahlgren, Virginia, USA 
Telework: Hybrid telework 
Clearance: Active Secret (US Citizenship Required) 
Experience: Senior
Number of Openings: 2
Funding Status: Funded
Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 (Please see below for more info on salary) 

Lead Systems Engineer

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team. Our current customer develops and integrates autonomy and artificial intelligence (AAI) enabled weapon systems. The Lead System Engineer will interface with other engineering functional areas (i.e. mechanical, software engineering, platform integration, test, risk management and safety) and external organizations to gather system requirements to inform and guide the programs activities. These systems engineers will work closely with project leads, technical leads, and entire multi-disciplinary project team to achieve program success. A formal background in System Engineering is required. Experience with Cameo System Modeler is desired as well. The ability to interact with other government agency employees and contract workers in order to achieve mission success is essential.

Responsibilities: 

• Apply system engineering practices for requirements definition and decomposition, design and implementation of customer and end-user requirements
• Develop Systems Engineering content and documentation in support of a program’s goals, to include but not limited to system design, build, integration, and ultimate S&T demonstration in a realistic environment or deployment into an operational environment
• Develop and document a program’s Systems Engineering Plan and technology development/readiness strategy, test and evaluation strategy
• Document system architecture designs including design component interfaces to create the system while maintaining government owned interfaces, define component/sub component level specifications, and work with software and platform integration teams to develop system requirements
• Working group discussions with the appropriate stakeholders
• Support program execution and reviews, including tailored prototyping concept, preliminary and critical design reviews
• Interface with the operational user, platform owner, system safety SME’s etc. to refine the system design
• Interface with component developers to address component development and/or modification
• Responsible for updating designs using CAMEO Systems Modeler
• Required to coordinate multiple projects requirement entries, deadlines, and competing priorities with engineers, software developers, principal investigators, contractors and sponsors

Requirements:

• United States Citizenship & ACTIVE Secret Clearance
• Understanding of, and experience with, DoD and Navy systems engineering approaches, methods,
  and tools in the weapon system development process.
• Experience with developing performance requirements with component and system level defined objective quality evidence (OQE)
• Track record of providing engineering advice and guidance to teammates, project leadership, and
  sponsors on specific technical aspects of systems or concept development.
• Ability to identify, decompose, and resolve complex problems or technical issues, and apply solutions
  readily in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at peer and executive levels on technical concepts, orally and in
  written form.
• Ability to work successfully with other employees, contractors, and academic partners in order to
  achieve mission success is essential.
• Knowledge in software and hardware system development from prototype to delivery – system level lifecycle.
• Ability to define and deliver test schedules and test plans as part of a structured delivery of technology.
• Ability to construct and refine architecture diagrams.

Preferred Skills & Experience:  

• Knowledge in weapons systems and fire control systems.
• Knowledge in machine learning, computer vision, neural Networks and artificial intelligence.
• Operating systems: Proficiency in Linux / Ubuntu, and commonly associated system administration tasks.
  

Education:  A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required

Clearance: A 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.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required. 

Benefits & Compensation:  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 

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 $130,000 - $160,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.   

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 that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in 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

At SimVentions, we don’t just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.

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 benefits like:

• Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.
• Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.
• Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.
• Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.
• Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.
• Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Food: we have a lot of food around here.
• Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Resources:  excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Fitness/Well-being:  opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.
• Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training options
• What you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive.

Other Perks:

• Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done
• Regular communication (“All-Hands”, “SimV Share”, “Imagineering Day”) to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food
• SimVentions sports teams and workout groups
• Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development
• What you bring to the table…

MWAC

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)