NAVAIR - Software Developer Analyst

Overview

Sim Ventions is a 100% employee‑owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking a detail‑oriented candidate with extensive knowledge of computer or software engineering, and an interest in shaping acquisition efforts and documentation. Ideal candidates will have thorough knowledge and experience working with avionics systems, components, and software. This position is located at NAVAIR Station Patuxent River in St.

Mary's County, MD and requires daily on‑site presence.

An Interim 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.

Must have at least two years of experience in the following:

• Performing and managing software engineering and development efforts
• Working with software requirements, design, process management, open architecture principles, integration, and test
• Developing software systems designs, tests (including interoperability), and plans
• Communicating effectively with software program leaders, engineers/developers, and stakeholders

• Interface with Naval Air Station Patuxent River headquarters, contractor personnel, and other government activities for the program
• Review data, reports, studies, designs, design documentation, tests, and equipment to determine conformance with contract technical requirements
• Conduct technical reviews to determine acceptability of changes to contract required services or equipment
• Determine the usability of items that do not meet contract requirements
• Oversee direction, management, and coordination of technical efforts
• Advise on technical issues
• Monitor research, analysis, design, development, test, and manufacturing operations
• Provide real‑time access to subject matter experts for problem assessment and resolution
• Provide technical oversight into the Program Increment (PI) priority workloads
• Review and provide technical inputs on proposed changes to processes and software development plans
• Function as a member of an integrated team
• Apply risk management, configuration management, data management, trade‑off analysis, technical performance measurement, technical reviews, modeling and simulation, and earned value management techniques in support of different segments of technical programs/projects

• Knowledge of military avionics systems, components, and software design attributes
• Knowledge of weapon system and avionics systems engineering procedures, processes, practices, and tools
• Knowledge of DoD software acquisition processes
• DAWIA certifications

BS in a technical field (Computer Science, Data Science, or Operations Research preferred).

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 $79,000 - $120,000 (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, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well‑being services, including free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program