Mission System Specialist (JSE-NGTS Developer)-Journeyman

AMEWAS is a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD), providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems for over 40 years. Our diverse and driven team across California, Maryland, Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA is committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

About the role

This on-site position at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA supports the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) through the development, integration, testing, and execution of advanced threat scenarios within the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS).

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in developing, integrating, testing, and executing advanced threat scenarios within NGTS.
• Support operational tests, developmental tests, and distributed training events by researching military requirements, developing simulation scenarios, validating system performance, and collaborating with government, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
• Apply military operational experience and aviation expertise to develop realistic threat behaviors, support Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation environments, participate in verification and validation activities, and provide technical support during mission-critical test and training events.
• Research, develop, and implement realistic threat scenarios supporting JSE operational tests, developmental tests, and distributed training events.
• Develop, configure, modify, and maintain NGTS scenario behaviors, entities, and parametric data supporting mission-focused simulation environments.
• Research intelligence products, operational requirements, and military doctrine to accurately model threat systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures within NGTS.
• Serve as the primary interface between government customers, engineers, operators, and software developers to translate operational requirements into executable simulation scenarios.
• Support distributed simulation integration across JSE, DMO/DMON, and LVC training architectures.
• Participate in technical planning meetings supporting simulation development, system integration, customer demonstrations, and mission rehearsal events.
• Execute verification and validation (V&V) activities by evaluating simulation models, threat behaviors, and operational scenarios to ensure accuracy, reliability, and mission effectiveness.
• Analyze simulation performance, identify deficiencies, troubleshoot technical issues, and document findings using Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, SPORK, and other engineering collaboration tools.
• Support operational test and evaluation (OT&E), developmental testing, software integration, and Joint Technical Baseline (JTB) releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, software development, integration, and operational teams to implement new simulation capabilities.
• Operate model entities during distributed simulation events supporting operational exercises and customer demonstrations.
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and user guidance to support scenario development and simulation operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to distributed training capabilities.
• Support high-visibility, mission-critical aviation simulation events while coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aviation, Military Science, or a STEM-related discipline.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of experience supporting JSE, NGTS, or comparable modeling and simulation programs.
• Experience developing military threat scenarios supporting operational test and training environments.
• Experience supporting verification and validation (V&V), operational testing, system integration, and distributed simulation.
• Strong understanding of military aviation operations, tactical employment, threat systems, and mission planning.
• Experience supporting Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot software, simulation, and network-related issues.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, SPORK, or similar collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in military aviation as a pilot, air crew, weapons officer, intelligence analyst, electronic warfare specialist, or mission planner.
• Experience supporting Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) and DMON architectures.
• Knowledge of High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
• Experience supporting 5th Generation aircraft operational testing/training.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems, scripting, and software integration.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR modeling and simulation programs.
• Knowledge of intelligence community products and military threat system development.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,300.00 - $139,900.00, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Generous tuition and training assistance program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Sign-on bonuses.
• Employee longevity recognition.
• Community involvement and outreach.
• Team building events.
• Recognition program.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mobile service discount.
• Fitness reimbursement program.

Schedule

This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA. The physical environment requires working at customer work sites, laboratories, and offices. Overnight travel may be required. The employee must be able to stand, walk, and lift items up to approximately 50 lbs.