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SimIS Inc. is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer (S) — a full-time, based in Dahlgren, VA role. Apply directly on SimIS Inc.'s careers page below.
Senior Systems Engineer (S)
Location: Dahlgren, VA
Department: General
ONSITEWho We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is "excellence," with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.
Job Description:
SimIS, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering activities for a U.S. Navy Training Command. This position provides technical leadership for complex simulation and training systems including requirements analysis, system integration, verification and validation, and technical oversight of engineering teams supporting shore-based training systems.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:
- Provide leadership and guidance using experience gained from in depth AEGIS Combat System engineering including SPY Radar, Command & Decision, and Weapons Control Systems
- Lead systems engineering lifecycle activities from requirements through deployment
- Experience with Distributed Interface System (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) compliant systems
- Apply knowledge of simulation systems including NGS, OASIS, JSAF, and tactical training environments
- Deliver expertise in developing and reviewing system requirements, specifications, and technical documentation
- Manage multi-site operations with distributed teams across multiple geographic locations
- Manage contract performance management, cost control, and schedule adherence
- Serve as POC with government Contracting Officers, CORs, and senior military leadership
- Use experience gained to manage complex technical programs involving simulation systems and training environments
- Use experience with risk management, quality assurance, and vendor management activities to meet all deliverables, timelines, expectations.
- Eight (8) years of systems engineering experience with three (3) years in leadership roles
- Mandatory: Must meet DOD 8570 requirements for Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II
- Experience with AEGIS Combat System engineering including SPY Radar, Command & Decision, and Weapons Control Systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead systems engineering lifecycle activities from requirements through deployment
- Experience with Distributed Interface System (DIS) and High Level Architecture (HLA) compliant systems
- Knowledge of simulation systems including NGS, OASIS, JSAF, and tactical training environments
- Experience developing and reviewing system requirements, specifications, and technical documentation
- Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to interface at executive levels
- Knowledge of Navy tactical systems and combat information center operations
- SECRET clearance
- Preferred: Master's degree in Systems Engineering
- Professional Engineering License
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with government reporting requirements and CDRL deliverables
- Experience with DoD acquisition processes
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with NSWCDD or Navy programs
- Experience with classified program management
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Professional Development
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Federal Holidays each year
SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
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