Modeling and Simulation Technician - 22441

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Date: Feb 24, 2025

Location: Des Moines, IA, Idaho, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 22441 

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $74,019.00 - $105,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is looking for a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Technician to provide modeling and simulation support to ensure Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) systems and software are able to provide/support a government defined level four synthetic training environment. M&S Technician will plan, manage, and execute all modeling and simulation tasks, to include application management, required to ensure DTOC DMO tools are compatible with user devices and environment generators. This position is located in Des Moines, IA. #LI-MJ1 

What you will do

Work closely with both commercial and government software providers in an application management role to ensure products produced for mission execution are compliant with Government directed standards through requirements definition and submission and by performing beta testing prior to product release. Conducts a compliant validation process for quality information technology systems which requires formal validation documentation. May perform system administration and configuration of quality information technology systems.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as a software application manager in accordance with DTOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

  • Provide annual usage metrics on M&S software applications with recommendations on quantities requirement to meet operational needs

  • Assist in developing and executing test plans related to software interoperability with connected training devices and collaborate with TSSC as required

  • Be knowledgeable in the use of DIS troubleshooting tools (e.g.: Wireshark and DIS PDU Analyzer (DPA)

  • Providing basic level M&S training to all DTOC personnel on annual basis

  • Represent DTOC and ANG DMO standards at standard working groups identified by the government

What you must have

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Functional knowledge of distributed simulation (DIS) and High Level Architecture (HLA)
  • Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA packets using Wireshark, DPA, or similar software tools
  • Expert knowledge on use of stimulation software such as Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), Combat Environment Server (CES), Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE), Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), etc
  • Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Tactical SME operations background

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our employees. We believe that an environment that fosters employee engagement among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of our employees.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.