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.
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The PositionAMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Subject Matter Expert (Data Development)-Senior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $108,000.00 to $155,000.00, 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 #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.
Position BackgroundThe Modeling & Simulation Enterprise Applications (MSEA) product suite supports 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. The Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research and development.
A typical day as a Subject Matter Expert (Data Development)-Senior may include:

• Assists the software development team in developing an advanced synthetic training environment to support military pilot training
• Applies tactical knowledge to support the development of entity models
• Performs TechELINT analysis on complex waveforms associated with a wide range of red and blue force systems
• Assists software programmers to develop and refine simulation presentation of real-world ELINT parametric data
• Performs signal translation of waveform data into a descriptive and behavioral modeling & simulation language for development and test
• Conducts specific technical duties on NGTS, performing threat system analysis and sensor modeling of radars, electronic warfare (EW) systems, countermeasures, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems and various weapons
• Conducts specific sensor research, analysis, correlation and assessment in order to reproduce the sensor as a software model through a suite of NGTS data editing tools
• Participates in software test activities to include test procedure creation and test plan development
• Understands and discusses simulation requirements with the customers, documents/tracks these requirements and provides technical input to modelers with regards to fidelity, accuracy and intended use
• Acts as liaison with aircrew and program leads

Must-haves

• BS/BA Degree in Electronics, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or Mathematician
• 8 years of relevant work experience
• Prior significant tactical military aviation experience in Fighter, Attack, Support Aircraft or Rotary wing experience with at least one of the following sensors/systems listed; An aircrew, ground operator, flight test environment, radar, radar warning receivers, threat system analysis, countermeasures, EO/IR, air-to-air weapons, air-to-ground weapons, surface-to-air models and other electronic warfare systems
• Possesses recent and relevant knowledge of tactics, training and procedures for deployment of those systems in a current combat environment
• The ability to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Prior experience as an Electronic Warfare Operator, Flag Plot Analyst or a Threat Training SME
• Basic knowledge of XML files
• Prior experience of NGTS
• Prior experience supporting Model and Simulation efforts
• Prior experience performing software testing

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWAS, Inc.Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets. Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.
Physical Environment And Working ConditionsThe physical environment 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. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.
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Our Excellent Benefits And PerksStaying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits; some of which are listed below:

• 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
• Fitness reimbursement program

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.