Engineer Systems 3 - 28992

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS) within Mission Technologies. The Global Security group delivers live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental services; and international business support. As a trusted partner to military customers, HII designs and operates the largest LVC enterprise to prepare warfighters for cross-domain battle. The role supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Corona (NSWC Corona) in delivering Marine Corps LVC training, based at the Training Support Center (TSC) on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.

About the role

This position assists with the operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps LVC training systems, ensuring compatibility, interoperability, and alignment with USMC and Fleet training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on the capabilities of Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) federate simulations and tools in the JLVC catalog to meet specified training objectives.
• Train BSC staff and end users on the effective employment of JLVC federate simulations and tools, including installation procedures, initialization, user roles, and participation in training events.
• Conduct continuing education to ensure awareness of emerging JLVC capabilities, planned development roadmaps, and best practices for employing JLVC simulations and tools.
• Initialize and employ instances of JLVC federate simulations to meet training objectives.
• Manage local simulation artifacts for each JLVC federate (parametric databases, enumeration tables, 3D models, terrain, etc.) and align them with Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM)-provided versions, adjusting for unique local training requirements.
• Support the continuous refinement of enterprise documentation regarding JLVC federates’ capabilities and best practices for their implementation in LVC training constructs.
• Support the Federation Manager in federating instances of JLVC simulations and tools to meet training objectives.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 3 years with a Master’s; or 0 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field. Alternatively, a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems.
• Technical leadership ability to address issues by identifying the appropriate engineering domain and assigning engineers to resolve them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort communicating at various organizational levels.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• A current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with 6 to 8 years of experience.
• Knowledge of distributed simulation protocols such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
• Familiarity with networking concepts, architectures, and protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP.
• Experience with MS Visio for producing technical architecture drawings.
• Knowledge of Navy C4I tactical systems such as Link 16 and GCCS.
• Experience working with Navy systems and/or commands.

Physical Requirements

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

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $90,872 – $125,000 per year. The final offer considers factors such as role function, education, training, work experience, and key skills.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) with financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Occasional bonus or non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions.