VTTC Fighter Pilot/Ops SME - 17815

Date: Apr 2, 2024

Location: Nellis AFB, NV, Nevada, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 17815 

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

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.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to work on a team executing integration efforts on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training environment at the Virtual Test and Training Center (VTTC) to support the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) team, at Nellis, NV.  The SME will apply their operational knowledge of Air Force doctrine, aircraft capabilities, and tactics to prepare realistic aircrew training scenarios. Part of a team that provides on-site M&S support for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) and Air Combatant Command (ACC); 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 Virtual Test & Training Center (VTTC) simulator activities and Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), including training combat/tactical warfighters, C4ISR/remote sensing capabilities integration and training, and battle-space awareness; Assist Government in expansion of centrally managed capabilities beyond Nellis AFB, providing distributed VTTC training support to other Service/Joint partner facilities, including the Distributed Training Center (DTC), and the Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC). #LI-MJ1

What you will do

Provide operational knowledge of Air Force doctrine, aircraft capabilities, and tactics to ensure realistic fighter training. This will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide subject matter expertise during the planning and execution of VTTC Operational Training events.

  • Fly adversary air threat simulators in testing and training events.

  • Operate the simulator console for testing and training events.

  • Support the development, coordination, and integration of tactical events to maximize training.

  • Orchestrate tactical scenarios and constructive inputs for VTTC training events.

  • Create and modify mission-planning materials to ensure participants achieve maximum training.

  • Provide constructive and threat generation expertise for operational execution. 

  • Provide instructor level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.

  • Report issues related to stimulation software applications and provide basic trouble shooting support.

What you must have

  • Must have 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
  • Current or previous experience as a fighter pilot or Weapons Systems Officer (WSO).
  • Must have a minimum five years operational air-to-air experience.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must hold an active or current DoD TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Must have ability to work flexible schedule to support customer requirements.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements

  • Top Gun or Fighter Weapons School graduate.
  • Fighter instructor pilot or flight evaluator.
  • Fifth generation fighter experience.
  • Current experience working with DoD programs.
  • Previous DoD simulation training experience
  • Experience working with current Air Force programs, F35/F22 experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

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? 
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 Technical Solutions.