Kitty Hawk Technologies is currently seeking a Systems Engineer with five (5) or more years of experience in support of Engineering Services focusing on the accreditation work for modeling and simulation (M&S) in the Dahlgren, Virginia area. The Engineer will provide Simulations Systems Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) program support for Navy M&S efforts.

Responsibilities in this position include, but are not limited to,

– Develop, prepare, and present VV&A documentation according to MIL-STD-3022 format.
– Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop V&V strategies, test objectives, and schedules.
– Evaluate requirements, development artifacts, test artifacts, and software products to ensure simulations meet accreditation criteria.
– Assess combat systems documentation and end user needs with the ability to identify and define simulation requirements.

– Evaluate system limitations and identify impacts to specific intended uses and accreditation efforts.
– Prepare technical presentations, briefings, and papers to address accreditation efforts in such venues as technical design reviews, technical review boards, and others.
– Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for identified cost, schedule, and technical issues.

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and at least five (5) plus years of professional experience, OR A master's degree in an engineering discipline and at least three (3) years of professional experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD clearance is a must - U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a quick learner who adapts easily to frequently changing requirements and thrives in an exciting environment.

Specific experience in at least one of the following categories:

• Three (3) years of experience with complex simulation systems and the ability to assess combat systems documentation and end user needs with the ability to identify and define simulation requirements.
• Three (3) years of experience supporting Test and Evaluation (T&E) and/or Verification and Validation (V&V) efforts.
• Three (3) years of experience supporting the evaluation of requirements, development artifacts, test artifacts, and software products as part of an engineering team for Navy or DoD Acquisition programs.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Three (3) years of experience implementing DoDI 5000.61 Modeling and Simulation(M&S) Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A) processes, utilizing a risk-based accreditation approach.
• In-depth knowledge of Naval Surface Warfare programs and architectures
• Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability and willingness to multi-task, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issues
• Modeling and simulation experience.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence, Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and/or Agile.