SEDSS- Senior Systems Engineer **

About the role

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranks among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year. We are seeking a mid-level to senior Software Systems Engineer to support the acquisition, development, and sustainment of various aviation programs. This position requires full-time on-site presence at the NAVAIR base in PAX River, MD. The position is future funded and is not expected to commence until September 1, 2026.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Candidates may be required to obtain a Top Secret clearance after beginning this work. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software requirements
• Review and evaluate vendor software specifications
• Coordinate with vendors on software and system integration
• Conduct analysis of software defects
• Coverage with cybersecurity subject matter experts
• Participate in System Engineering Technical Reviews (including SRRs, SSRs, PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, etc.)
• Support the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process
• Participate in Agile and SAFe team processes
• Prepare and review Statements of Work (SOWs) and Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
• Support technical evaluations of Contractor proposals

Requirements

• At least ten years experience performing software and systems engineering activities
• Experience with military aircraft avionic systems and/or software

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with DOD-STD-2167A/MIL-STD-498/IEEE 12207
• Experience with Systems Software, Systems-of-Systems engineering, MBSE, or systems safety & reliability
• Experience with Agile software development processes

Education

A BS in a technical discipline from an ABET accredited program is preferred.

Compensation

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $176,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retail 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

Why Work for SimVentions?

• Support Our Warfighters
• Drive Customer Success
• Build Innovative Technology
• Create Meaningful Solutions
• Work with Brilliant People
• Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time
• Work in an environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development
• 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!