Mechanical Engineer - Electronic Warfare Systems

Mechanical Engineer

Sim Ventions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia's Best Places to Work year after year! We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to provide advanced engineering support to the AN/SLQ - 32(V)6 program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on technical environment and is motivated by solving complex mechanical and systems-level challenges across the lifecycle of Navy Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.

The successful candidate will support engineering investigations, environmental qualification efforts, maintenance documentation development, and the assessment of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). This position works directly with government engineers, OEM partners, and fleet stakeholders to ensure system reliability, maintainability, and readiness for deployed warfighters.

• United States Citizenship
• Active Secret Clearance (or above)
• Master's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 7 years of professional engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems
• Experience documenting engineering analyses, test results, and technical recommendations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders, OEMs, and engineering support teams
• Comfortable working on-site at NSWC Crane and supporting a dynamic engineering environment.

• Engineering Investigations & Technical Support
  • Analyze system deficiencies, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting for AN/SLQ - 32(V)6 systems, including remote engineering assistance to fleet units.
  • Develop deep system-level understanding to support timely and effective resolution of fleet-reported issues.
• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
  • Assist in the development, review, coordination, and lifecycle assessment of ECPs.
  • Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and In-Service Engineering Agencies (ISEAs) to ensure technical accuracy.
  • Support impact analyses, configuration updates, and technical documentation modifications associated with approved changes.
• Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs)
  • Conduct periodic evaluations of existing MRCs for accuracy and compliance with current system configurations.
  • Develop new MRCs based on engineering changes, maintenance updates, and feedback from fleet operators and maintainers.
  • Ensure alignment with Navy maintenance policies, standards, and logistics documentation.
• Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT)
  • Support planning, coordination, and execution of EQT efforts for system components.
  • Review test data, environmental reports, and analyses for technical correctness and compliance with qualification criteria.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing technical reports, engineering artifacts, test summaries, and program documentation.
  • Maintain accurate engineering records, configuration data, and test results to support traceability and lifecycle documentation requirements.

• Experience with Navy EW systems, specifically the AN/SLQ - 32 family
• Familiarity with Environmental Qualification Testing processes and standards
• Understanding of configuration management practices and engineering change processes
• Background in generating or maintaining Navy maintenance documentation (MRCs, tech manuals, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering tasks simultaneously
• Ability to independently analyze mechanical failures and propose corrective actions

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline.

Compensation at Sim Ventions 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 $115,000 – $145,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that Sim Ventions offers.

At Sim Ventions, 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,…