Simulation Database Engineer - 17874
Date: Apr 5, 2024
Location: Fort Lee, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 17874
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.
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.
Summary
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Simulation Database Engineer to provide Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS) technical and functional Constructive Simulation and Gaming support to TRADOC Centers of Excellence (COE) and Schools. This work provides technical and functional end-to-end simulation to Mission Command Systems (MCS) training functionality using TRADOC Proponent Office – Constructive (TPO-C) low overhead simulations and TRADOC Proponent Office – Virtual & Gaming (TPO-V&G) games. Simulations and tools such as Army Games for Training (GFT), Virtual Battle Space (VBS), and Division eXercise Training and Review System (DXTRS) are employed to enhance staff training at the lower continuum of training thresholds with the purpose of enhancing Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and staff training in each respective TRADOC Institutions training curriculum. #LI-SC1
What you will do
- Designs, develops, builds, analyzes, evaluates and installs database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management.
- Uses data mapping, data mining and data transformational analysis tools to design and develop databases.
- Determines data storage and optimum storage requirements.
- Prepares system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation.
What you must have
- 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
- In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
- Expertise in areas associated with the development and representation of Synthetic Natural Environments (SNE) within modeling and simulation training systems.
- Understanding of image generator and game engine pipelines, technologies, principles, best practices, and limitations.
- Knowledge of: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and best practices; production of Terrain Database (TDB) modeling systems and format; knowledge of terrain database tradeoffs to meet system performance goals; synthetic Environment Data Representation and Interchange.
- Experience with generating SNE databases for constructive, gaming, and virtual simulation systems; managing correlation between multiple training systems; understanding of modeling concepts including generation, integration, and optimization; and Gaming and Virtual simulation system expertise (ex. GFT, CCTT, Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT), Common Driver Trainer (CDT), CSE).
- Must have and be able to maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with Unity and/or Unreal is desired.
- Proficient in ArcGIS, Global Mapper or other associated GIS tool suites is desired.
- Terra Vista expertise is desired.
- TerraTools experience is strongly desired, specifically for Constructive and Gaming database generation. Constructive simulation systems such as OneSAF, Warfighters' Simulation (WARSIM), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) is desired.
Physical Requirements
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 diverse 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 diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all 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?
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