Senior Systems Engineer (S)
- Dahlgren, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
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