At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineer-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $108,000.00 - $150,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location: 

California, Maryland and Patuxent River, Maryland. To learn more about these areas, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Position Background:

The Analysis, Debrief, and Test (ADT) Branch supports the development, integration, and testing of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB) product suite. The software products comprising the JTB support modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed.

A typical day as an Engineer-Journeyman may include:

• Serves as a systems engineer supporting the Battlespace Division in designing, developing, integrating and testing complex software modeling and simulation environments
• Performs systems engineering including design, integration and quality
• Performs requirements decomposition, uses case development and traces artifacts to architecture constructs
• Supports requirements decomposition activities which include the establishment of verification attributes (verification test method, level, approach, success criteria and test requirements)
• Collaborates with the systems engineering teams to design and develop software
• Assists in providing technical information and clarification during the entire software development lifecycle from conceptualization and design to development, testing, deployment and operations
• Performs solution decomposition from customer epics to capabilities, features and stories according to SAFe Agile practices
• Applies systems engineering expertise to feature designs to reduce overall risk to the software development effort
• Engages with customer user representatives or subject matter experts to gather user needs and incorporate them into the feature designs for the agile development teams
• Engages with SMEs from other disciplines to fully understand the solution and document the designs
• Performs design activities with cross-disciplined engineering teams
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the overarching system
• Assesses the impact of changes, recognizes the connections, anticipates future issues and applies system thinking principles to enhance overall performance
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the department and with stakeholders across USN and USAF
• Interacts appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Must-haves:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering: Degrees in Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computers, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering may qualify as substitute
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in Mission Systems Modeling & Simulation (M&S)
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python 3, HTML and MATLAB
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• The ability to work individually and with teams
• The ability to effectively organize, prioritize, schedule and complete tasking across several efforts
• Basic understanding of aerospace systems principles
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Education/Experience in one or more of the following: Cameo, Jama or DOORS, SysML, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Knowledge of tasking performed throughout engineering development lifecycle (requirements, design, software, test and integration)
• Experience with requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management/trade studies
• Experience/Knowledge in various engineering disciplines such as Computer, Aerospace and Systems Engineering
• Experience/Knowledge in applying program management best practices
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) principles with security requirements as part of practicing DevSecOps on programs
• Experience in cloud development environment
• Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Confluence and Jira

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.  

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

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

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com.

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.