AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

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The position:
AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Modeling and Simulation Test and Accreditation Support, JSE to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. The salary range of this position is $92,000.00 to $140,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for remote work as needed.

About the location: 
Washington, D.C. and Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/. To learn more about Washington, D.C. please visit: https://washington.org/.

A typical day as a Modeling and Simulation Test and Accreditation Support Engineer, JSE to Support may include:

• Provides technical and analytical support during the planning, documentation and execution of all F-35 JSE development and integration activities
•  Leads activities for system test, evaluation, verification, and validation to support accreditation requirements.
• Provides technical and analytical support for T&E and Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) requirements identification and management.
• Coordinates, conducts, and participates in technical and planning meetings to facilitate collaboration across JSE Enterprise and operational user groups to identify and define T&E and VV&A approaches.
• Collaborate M&S accreditation authorities to identify and document requirement and establish approaches.
• Provides reach-back to Subject Matter Experts from the M&S and T&E competency based on JSE team needs and gaps in knowledge or expertise.
• Assists in coordinating JSE team activities which include Subject Matter Experts (SME) responsible for JSE development, weapon model development, threat model development, red and blue air model development, M&S environment development to establish T&E requirements and Verification and Validation (V&V) methods in support of accreditation.
• Provides technical and analytical support to the JSE IPT program management team, during the planning, documentation and execution of T&E and VV&A activities.
• Collaborate across the JSE Enterprise, operational user groups, and accreditation authorities to identify and develop methods, processes, and procedures to meet JSE T&E and VV&A requirements.
• Supports the JSE IPT program management team with development of program roadmaps and schedules.
• Works closely with development and integration engineers across the JSE Enterprise to ensure successful integration of the F-35 IAB with the JSE.
• Maintain insight into contractor's plans, schedules, and methods of execution for M&S activities for F-35 ownship , air, threat, and environmental model accreditation and V&V approaches.
• Coordinate with IPT functional lead for contracts to develop program plan for contract actions necessary to initiate/sustain technical work, including development of statement of work and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and provides technical input to assist the JSE Lead in negotiating cost of contractor support.
• Coordinates with Lead Engineer/System Engineers in support of Government Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) of JSE development and readiness for test and operations.
• Identifies and manages technical issues, risks, and opportunities and provides guidance and input to JSE IPT program management team.
• Provides technical input to develop roadmaps and program schedules, and the alignment of technical activities within and outside the JSE Enterprise that enables activities.
• Assists the IPT Lead and Lead SE develop contracting strategies and finance plans in support of technical activities.
• Assists in organizing and actively participates in working groups, panels and teams, etc.

• Knowledge of the F-35 and F-35 systems
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Systems Analysis, or Computer Sciences;
• DAWIA certification for Test and Evaluation Level II.
• Knowledgeable of M&S accreditation processes.
• Major Acquisition Program Experience;
• Mission Systems M&S Experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in engineering and program management of M&S programs

• Four-Year College Degree in engineering, systems analysis, computer science, or an applicable technical field
• Experienced in modeling and simulation
• Experienced in M&S V&V or M&S Test and Evaluation activities
• DAWIA certification for Test and Evaluation Level I
• Technical Project Management Experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to conduct and evaluate feasibility studies and risk assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to draft clear, concise reports (often dealing with highly complex technical issues), to maintain effective working relationships, and to provide technical guidance and briefings.
• Ability to independently plan and complete assignments; alerting the supervisor when problems arise that would delay project or mission accomplishments. In addition, conflicts, controversy, or highly political issues are referred to the supervisor.
• DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement & outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Discounted gym membership

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.