Job Description
Job Description
Test and Evaluation (T&E) / Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer.
The successful candidate will provide full-time support to the PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors Directorate on Modeling and Simulation (M&S) activities. Primarily providing technical and programmatic services and must have ability to understand and communicate effectively with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all levels of government and industry, Principal Assistant Program Managers (PAPMs) and Assistant Program Managers (APMs). A hybrid work environment is acceptable; however you must have the ability to work regularly in the vicinity of the Washington Navy Yard and travel up to 5-10% of the time (e.g. to NRL, APL / JHU, NSWC DD).
Responsibilities
- Work alongside programmatic and technical experts within PEO IWS 2.0 program office and their PEO IWS 2.0 radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical, and decoy systems to coordinate M&S activities.
- This includes a wide-range of M&S assets, including : digital system representations, virtual twins, system level and combat system digital test beds throughout the detect to engage sequence, Systems Engineering (SE) and Test & Evaluation (T&E) tools, target simulations / stimulators, digital and hardware threat representations, atmospheric representations, scene generators, and data visualizations
- Meet regularly (2-3times per week) with IWS2 M&S Lead at Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).
- Develop and maintain a PEO IWS 2.0 M&S strategy / roadmap.
- Maintain and track M&S resources and a PEO IWS 2.0 M&S catalog.
- Coordinate, facilitate, and document the Verification, Validation, and Accreditation of PEO IWS 2.0 M&S assets.
- Manage, track, and publish action items assigned to PEO IWS 2.0 from PEO IWS M&S IPT activities.
- Participate in external M&S activities and system uses by combat systems and ship platform in their digital test beds throughout the planning, scheduling, readiness reviews, accreditations, data runs, data analysis, and reporting activities.
- Participate in the PEO IWS 2.0 digital engineering efforts.
- Provide a monthly summary of M&S activities and issues to PEO IWS 2.0 T&E PAPM and PEO IWS 2.0 M&S Lead.
Qualifications
Possess or meet eligibility for DOD SECRET security clearanceBachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or similar field3+ year of relevant M&S experience, particularly in the area of DoD engineering or programmatic supportPossesses own transportation to support regular local travel (e.g. travel to NRL)Demonstrated ability to multi-task, provide high quality services and products, while meeting strict deadlines and time constraintsExcellent verbal / written communication skillsProficiency with MS Office suiteStrong organizational skills with attention to detailMust be energetic, thoughtful, product-oriented, dependable, flexible, open-minded individual with an eagerness to learn with demonstrated strong work ethicDemonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem solving skillsPreferred Qualifications
5+ year of relevant M&S experience, particularly in the area of DoD engineering or programmatic supportHands-on experience utilizing M&S and related toolsExperience with Navy’s radar, electronic warfare, and / or combat systemsBenefits
TMB currently offers the following employee benefits :
Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Qualified Transportation Expense, and Non-Employer Sponsored PlansLife and AD&D InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability coveragePaid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Several defined retirement plans including 401(K) and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan