Weapon System Test Engineer

Sim Ventions, 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 Sim Ventions 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.

Prior US Navy fleet experience as an E-4 or above Fire Control man (FC) or Fire Control Technician (FT) rate, possessing the TTWCS Operation and Maintenance Technician NEC (V20A) or equivalent is a requirement for this role.

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 Control man (FC) or Fire Control Technician (FT) rate possessing the TTWCS Operation and Maintenance Technician NEC (V20A) or equivalent is required

• 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 Sim Ventions’ management about test initiatives and issues

• 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

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 $80,000.00 - $96,000.00 (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, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

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