FMS Radar Engineer

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year. Join a team supporting SPY-6 radar engineering capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

About the Role

This technical role focuses on systems engineering, radar performance, signal processing, and integration throughout the system lifecycle.

Travel

• Travel to Moorestown, NJ and Wallops Island for a period of 3-5 days to support testing.
• Some local travel to the Navy Yard or Quantico, VA.
• Likely maximum of 5 trips a year.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities including requirements development, specification management, systems integration, and design verification.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain system requirements, interface documentation, and engineering baselines while ensuring traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Experience supporting radar systems, sensor technologies, Navy combat systems, or other complex defense systems is preferred.
• Experience using engineering models and simulations to assess system performance, validate requirements, and support engineering decisions.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or executing system testing, analyzing performance data, and supporting laboratory or integration testing activities.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools, processes, and methodologies used to support system design and integration.
• Ability to work closely with government engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support system integration, technical reviews, and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Engineering support to determine radar concepts and evaluate feasibility of integrating SPY-6 on foreign ships.
• Develop and execute systems engineering plans.
• Create and maintain system requirements, specifications, and interface documentation.
• Support system architecture, requirements decomposition, and hardware/software allocation.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and system performance analysis.
• Participate in system integration, verification, and testing activities.
• Develop test plans and analyze system performance using MATLAB and laboratory tools.

Qualifications

Minimum of a BS/BA in a STEM field from an accredited University or College:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering; or
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.

Pay

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $147,000 (USD). Compensation is determined by a number of factors, including 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Why Work for SimVentions?

• Support Our Warfighters: SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.
• Drive Customer Success: We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
• Get Involved in Giving Back: We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.
• Build Innovative Technology: SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.
• Work with Brilliant People: We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.
• Create Meaningful Solutions: We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
• Additional Perks:
  • Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
  • Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
  • Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
  • Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
  • Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
  • Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
  • Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
  • Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
  • Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
  • Food: We have a lot of food around here!