Simulation Systems Engineer - Image Generation - 29526
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS) within HII’s Mission Technologies division. The Global Security group delivers live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental services; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to military customers, HII designs, develops, and operates the largest LVC enterprise to prepare warfighters for cross-domain battle. HII also maintains and modernizes the majority of the U.S. Navy’s fleet, supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission, and addresses nuclear and environmental challenges.
About the role
Mission Technologies is seeking an Image Generation Engineer to support Modeling, Simulation, and Training at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis AFB, NV. The primary responsibility centers on the deployment, configuration, testing, fielding, and maintenance of Aechelon Technologies Image Generators (IG) and Multi-Spectral Databases (MSDB) within the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at JITTC-N.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, update, and patch Aechelon Technologies IG systems across multi-channel and multi-function operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising from Aechelon Technologies IG systems or their integration with various display solutions, including monitors, projectors, virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) headsets.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Aechelon Technologies MSDBs configured in a multi-level security (3MLS) environment across multiple secure enclaves.
- Ensure seamless operation and availability of Aechelon Technologies MSDBs for simulation and training purposes.
- Apply network administration knowledge to troubleshoot issues related to Aechelon Technologies IGs and MSDBs.
- Collaborate with other IT and engineering teams to resolve integration challenges within a complex simulation architecture.
- Adhere to and enforce information security best practices and procedures, particularly when working with multi-level secure environments.
- Maintain vigilance to protect sensitive systems and data across classified enclaves.
- Write processes for simulator technicians and engineers.
- Create and maintain data logging procedures and reports to identify issues and submit deficiency reports.
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; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software, including integration with diverse display solutions.
- Knowledge of network administration principles as they apply to simulator systems.
- Awareness of and adherence to information security best practices.
- Proficiency in configuration management and collaboration with other configuration managers.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex systems in a high-stakes environment.
- Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills to produce and maintain technical documents and procedures.
- Current or active Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active or recent (within 24 months) TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience in software design, test, and implementation within DoD flight simulators.
- Contributions to system design or architecture of new and current systems.
- Experience with Agile software practices.
- Support of Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; degrees in Engineering, Math, or Physics may qualify with at least 1 year of C++ and/or Python experience.
- Proficiency with Aechelon Technologies Image Generators and Multi-Spectral Databases.
- Familiarity with Aechelon Technologies multi-level security (3MLS) configurations and secure enclave operations.
Pay
Anticipated salary range: $101,799 – $145,017 per year.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
- Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and 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.