Senior Systems Engineer (JITTC-N Simulations Team) - 20868

Apply now »

Date: Oct 24, 2024

Location: Nellis AFB, NV, Nevada, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 20868 

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,214.00 - $151,733.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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.

 

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

 

Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to model training systems to work on a team executing integration efforts on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis, AFB, NV.

 

This position is part of a team that provides on-site M&S support to establish and deliver high-end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC; Provide mission execution and support to broad range of JITTC-N simulator activities and Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). The selected candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of designing and developing and documenting network and systems.

 

What You Will Do

Candidate will be part of a larger team that addresses the software development, software integration, customer training, and demonstrations of the JSE for JITTC-N. Develop threat simulations for flight simulators to train pilots against potential threats. Coordinate with customers, manage expectations for team deliverables. Ensure customer/stakeholder satisfaction, manage leadership expectations, and reports all potential risks. This includes:

 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.

  • Validating designs by testing VR prototypes with users to ensure the design is intuitive and effective.

  • Design, develop, and implement VR prototypes and experiences.

  • Communicate project status and team needs to leadership.

  • Ensure schedule and requirements are met.

  • Work with partner projects to communicate deliveries and schedules.

  • Manage documentation, briefs, reports, and answer data calls.

  • Lead team members to design future enhancements.

What You Must Have

  • 12 years relevant experience with bachelor's in software engineering or related field; 10 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 2 years relevant experience with PhD in related field

  • Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) experience

  • Presentation/briefing experience

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience w/ scripting, databases, and high-level programming languages such as C++.

  • Proven ability to work both in a team and individually

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • Ability to obtain & maintain DoD TS/SCI & relevant SAP/SAR Clearance 

Bonus Points For...

  • Experience with USAF and/or Joint 5th Gen fighter operations

  • Technical experience working with DoD full mission flight simulators and synthetic environments.  Working knowledge of F-35 and F-22 systems software is highly desired.

  • Experience with developing sub-system and system level models (Air vehicles, ground vehicles, ground-based sensors, and other types of complex systems)

  • Experience working with/developing multi-system mission level simulations (air space simulation, swarm simulations, etc.)

  • Proven leadership experience and ability to execute agile/dynamic processes

  • Active or current DoD TS/SCI Clearance

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

 

 

Benefits

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.

 

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.

 

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? 
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.