Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USATelework: NoneClearance: Active Secret (US Citizenship Required)Experience: Mid-levelNumber of Openings: 1Funding Status: FundedSalary Range: $80,000 - $130,000 (Please see below for more info on salary
Computer Hardware Engineer
SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an Computer Engineer to join our team. As a Computer Engineer at SimVentions, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of technical systems. You will have the chance to work on interesting projects and build your career.
Responsibilities:
Learn and understand key concepts across engineering domains for tactical communication systems.Communicate complex issues and solutions of tactical communication systems to support decision-making across a variety of technical and programmatic teams.Assess antennas and radio signal processors, including beamforming calculations, RF performance, antenna controls, and electromagnetic interference.Assess electrical design technical data packages, including schematic diagrams, circuit card drawings, wire run lists, and printed circuit board drawings, such as Gerber and Altium Files.
Requirements:
United States CitizenshipActive Secret Clearance (or above)At least 3 years of Radio Frequency, Computer, or Electrical Engineering experienceCritical thinker and problem-solving skillsTeam playerGood time management and communication skills
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Experience in electronic and communication system design, analysis, and testExperience in the design and development of radio signal processors or radio frequency specialized electronics.Experience in the design, development, fabrication, and test of a wide array of electronic printed circuit boardsExperience with computer processor design, VITA standards, embedded computing systems, and chassis design.Experience with digital and analog control systems, power electronics, signal processing, electromagnetic Interference (EMI) mitigation techniquesExperience with MATLAB or other signal processing tools and applicationsExperience in laboratory and field-testing, including setting test goals, developing test methodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results.Experience with U.S. Navy or other Armed Services’ Weapon or Warfare Systems research and development programsExperience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word
Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required
Clearance: An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position.
Travel: On site meetings in Dahlgren, Virginia
Benefits & Compensation: At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.
We offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Competitive 401(k) programsRetirement and Financial CounselorsHealth Savings and Health Reimbursement AccountsFlexible Spending AccountsLife insurance, short- & long-term disabilityContinuing Education AssistancePaid 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 counselingSupplemental Benefit Program
Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, 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.
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.
Why Work for SimVentions
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
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 that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in 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
At SimVentions, we don’t just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.
Create Meaningful Solutions
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:
Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.Food: we have a lot of food around here.Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.Resources: excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.Fitness/Well-being: opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training optionsWhat you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive.
Other Perks:
Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the yearExcellent working facilities and tools to get your job doneRegular communication (“All-Hands”, “SimV Share”, “Imagineering Day”) to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good foodSimVentions sports teams and workout groupsEmployee led interest groups for personal and professional developmentWhat you bring to the table
FTACEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)