JLVC Integration Engineer (Engineer Systems 5) - 25689

Date: Oct 2, 2025

Location: Honolulu, HI, Hawaii, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 25689 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $138,999.00 - $220,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a JLVC Integration Engineer that will support HII Joint Force Integrated Solutions (JFIS) and be a key member of our regional engineering team operating within the Indo-Pacific region, based in Oahu, Hawaii. You’ll support the development and integration of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training technologies for multiple Department of Defense customers, aligning with the Joint Staff’s JLVC Modernization efforts.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Integration & Technical Leadership: Lead the integration of LVC training solutions, utilizing tools such as Wireshark, Redsim, SIMDIS, and JSPA.
  • Network & Systems Expertise: Coordinate and consult on network connectivity and systems, architecture at delivered sites, leveraging a thorough understanding of networking architecture, Linux and Window operating systems, Cloud Enabling architectures, Containers and Orchestration, TCP/IP, UDP, and distributed simulation protocols (HLA, DIS, TENA, DDS).
  • Project Management & Collaboration: Serve as the primary integration engineer for projects, managing schedules, coordinating with engineering functions (networks, operations, information assurance, software development), and ensuring seamless integration with training environments.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Represent DoD customers in interoperability working groups and IPTs, contributing to mission, technology, and training objectives.
  • Solution Delivery: Lead the delivery, configuration, and deployment of integrated solutions to various DoD customers.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) and engineering point of contact for all JLVC Modernization delivered technologies, supporting the Joint Staff’s technical integration of systems.
  • Guidance & Support: Utilize the JLVC Integration Guide (FIG) to provide expert advice and guidance to external simulation/trainer engineers.
  • Exercise Support: Provide technical leadership and support during specific training exercises, acting as a liaison between the customer and engineering/operations departments, identifying and resolving simulation problems, and coordinating corrective actions.
  • Business Development: Represent JFIS in business development activities, supporting the expansion of work for new and adjacent opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
  • Client Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience: 10+ years of directly related experience in systems integration, network engineering, or simulation environments.
  • Security Clearance: Must currently hold or be able to maintain a US Secret security clearance.
  • Deep understanding of distributed simulation concepts.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting network and system issues.
  • Experience with C4I tactical systems, such as Link 16 and GCCS.
  • Knowledge of Training Systems: ACTS, BFTT, TSSS, and/or BEWT.
  • Knowledge of ASW, EW, and/or AAW operations and capabilities.
  • Familiarization with modern cloud enabling data communications and queuing disciplines to include Kafka, Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP), WebSockets, Docker, Kubernetes.

Preferred Requirements

  • Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, and other relevant certifications (e.g., Cloud certifications) are highly desirable.

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.
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.