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SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

Nuclear Weapon Effects SME - T

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Master's, PhD
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In PersonWhether the position can be remote or requires on-site work will be determined upon award.
Electrical Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
  • A Master of Science degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience is required.
  • Familiarity with PBP&E, acquisition community practices, and key nuclear modernization stakeholders is required.
  • Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop test and evaluation (T&E) capability investment proposals, including investment in research and development of new test capabilities.
  • Review and critique test-related requirements documents, such as T&E Master Plans, Test Capabilities Requirements Documents, and Analyses of Alternatives.
  • Apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals.
  • Interact with senior Department of Defense leadership and strategic partners regarding use of nuclear modernization T&E infrastructure.
  • Explore technical positions individually and in groups to identify root causes and first principles quickly and professionally.
  • Attend periodic test and evaluation and support facility meetings for nuclear weapon effects, space radiation, ground, and flight test infrastructure investments, operations, and planning as directed.
  • Perform analyses to determine the adequacy of nuclear weapon effects, ground, and flight test infrastructure, facilities, funding, and workforce.
  • Assist in assessing complex T&E support plans, including T&E Master Plans, specifications, design documents, gap and solution assessments, test methods, and capability performance requirements.
  • Research current and emerging test requirements to determine whether Federal and American industrial-base test infrastructure can ascertain vulnerabilities to nuclear effects and inform system design to ensure adequate engineering margins.
  • Prepare presentations and administrative packages on nuclear matters to support planning, programming, and budgeting actions, and produce reports and briefings in response to Congressional inquiries and other Department of Defense and Test Resource Management Center needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • A PhD in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university in a technical field, with six years of experience.

About the company

SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ win opens Missile Defense Agency and DoD pipelines.
  • August 2026 GSA MAS prime status supports recurring federal purchasing and cloud work.
  • September 2026 Constellis and I/ITSEC presence keeps SimIS visible to buyers and recruits.

What critics are saying

  • ICE office lease needs Suffolk Council approval; delays block a multi-year revenue stream.
  • MDA SHIELD positioning still depends on task orders, not guaranteed funded work.
  • Autonomy demos at I/ITSEC and Constellis do not prove production-scale adoption.

What makes SimIS unique

  • Veteran-owned Suffolk firm sells cleared modeling, simulation, cyber, and autonomy to defense customers.
  • GSA MAS prime contract 47QTCA23D0056 runs through February 2043, broadening federal access.
  • RiverScout and SAMS give SimIS owned robotics platforms, not just staff augmentation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays