C4I Operations Engineer / Systems Specialist (Engineer Systems 3) - 30765

HII's Mission Technologies division•Virginia Beach, VA

20d•$90,873 - $103,000

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies’ Global Security group is seeking a C4I Operations Engineer / Systems Specialist to support the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) and Navy Training Baseline (NTB). The role supports operational sustainment, execution, and tactical data link integration for realistic, high-fidelity Live-Virtual-Constructive fleet and joint training. The position interfaces with Combatant Commands, fleet operators, and systems engineering teams to ensure C4I and Command and Control architectures accurately generate the Common Tactical Picture and Common Operational Picture. The engineer provides daily operational support, routine maintenance, and system administration across C4I systems and tactical simulation enclaves throughout the distributed NCTE enterprise. The role supports COCOM, Fleet Synthetic Training, and Joint Task Force exercises; configures and troubleshoots C2 systems and tactical data links; and coordinates tactical planning, data routing, and end-to-end integration for Ballistic Missile Defense operations. The position also liaises between fleet training stakeholders and the C4I Systems Engineering Division, validates new baselines and hardware and software builds against operational requirements, observes training events and gathers feedback, and coordinates technical debriefs. Additional duties include supporting equipment lifecycle and acquisition activities and using Atlassian tools for task tracking, discrepancy reporting, documentation, and collaboration. Occasional shift, evening, or weekend work may be needed during 24/7 exercise execution windows. Minimal travel may be required.

Requirements

5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 3 years with a master’s degree in a related field; 0 years with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on experience operating, using, and understanding the Navy’s and Joint Forces’ primary command-and-control systems.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Tactical Data Links, including Link 16, Link 11, and JREAP, in live or distributed simulation environments.
Working knowledge of CTP/COP track management and correlated radar and sensor data feeds.
Experience using Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for technical documentation and workflow management.
Active DoD Secret clearance at hire and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Willingness to work occasional shifts, evenings, or weekends during 24/7 exercise execution windows.
Willingness to travel minimally, up to 10–15%, to fleet concentrations or partner simulation facilities.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting Navy Continuous Training Environment or Fleet Synthetic Training architectures.
Operational understanding of Integrated Air and Missile Defense and Ballistic Missile Defense procedures and message formatting.
Familiarity with Live, Virtual, and Constructive distributed simulation protocols such as DIS and HLA.
Active DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent.
Knowledge of DISA communications circuits, secure enclave network hardware, and cryptographic equipment such as KGV-72 and KG-175.

Responsibilities

Provide daily operational support, routine maintenance, and system administration for C4I systems and tactical simulation enclaves across the distributed NCTE enterprise.
Support COCOM, Fleet Synthetic Training, and Joint Task Force training exercises.
Analyze and troubleshoot how C4I system architectures affect delivery and synchronization of the Common Tactical Picture and Common Operational Picture.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot GCCS-M and GCCS-J instances and Tactical Data Link architectures, including Link 16, Link 11, and JREAP-A/B/C.
Coordinate tactical planning, data routing, and end-to-end integration of Ballistic Missile Defense operations across Joint Tactical Data Links and integrated C2 architectures.
Act as an operational liaison between fleet training stakeholders and the C4I Systems Engineering Division.
Validate newly engineered baselines and hardware and software builds against operational training and fleet requirements.
Observe NCTE simulation-driven training events, collect operational feedback, identify system anomalies or training gaps, and coordinate post-mission technical debriefs.
Help keep tactical link and communications equipment in the NCTE secure enclave current, operational, and properly accredited.
Assist with technical evaluation, specification, and procurement of next-generation link systems.
Use Jira and Confluence for task tracking, discrepancy reporting, knowledge management, technical documentation, and collaborative engineering workflows.