Weapon System Test Engineer

Overview

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, is seeking a Weapon System Test Engineer to support testing of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) software in surface, subsurface, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) configurations. The role is based on‑site at our King George, VA office and the customer site at NSWC Dahlgren.

Travel

Opportunities for travel exist but are not required.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required. Applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from an accredited university, or military operational experience as a Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System Operator and Maintenance Technician.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• 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; develop data extraction and reduction elements for test procedures that aid requirement verification.
• Document system problems by creating change requests (CR) and problem reports (PR).
• Verify software fixes for CR/PR resolution.
• Develop new test procedures and modify existing ones 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 technical briefs, data analysis defense, and presentations at technical reviews.
• Communicate with SimVentions’ management about test initiatives and issues.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior U.S. Navy operational experience as an E‑4 or above Fire Controlman (FC) or Fire Control Technician (FT) with TTWCS Operation and Maintenance Technician NEC (V20A) or equivalent.
• Experience with Capabilities Based Test and Evaluation (CBT&E).
• Experience with automated testing tools and methods.
• Proficiency using Jira to document and track CRs/PRs and tasks.
• Ability to create test and lab schedules by assigning lab resources and personnel to tasks.

Compensation

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $68,000 – $90,000 (USD). Compensation is determined by experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, competencies, and alignment with SimVentions’ corporate compensation plan and contract requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and financial counseling
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Continuing education assistance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid leave (maternity, paternity, jury duty, bereavement, military)
• Third‑party Employee Assistance Program (counseling and lifestyle services)
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions

• Employee ownership – work with the best and help build your own company.
• Family‑focused culture that values work‑life balance.
• Business‑casual dress code for comfort.
• Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities.
• Open communication where every voice matters.
• Corporate fellowship – sports teams, employee‑led interest groups, and professional development.
• Regular employee appreciation events (holiday celebrations, company picnic, Imagineering Day, etc.).
• Equitable distribution of tickets to FredNats baseball home games.
• On‑site food options.