Engineer Systems 3 - 28992

HII's Mission Technologies division•Quantico, VA

4d•$90,872 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Who We Are Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Engineer Systems 3 – JLVC Capability Manager. This role supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Corona (NSWC Corona) in delivering Marine Corps Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training. The selected individual will assist with the operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps LVC training systems, ensuring they are compatible, interoperable, and aligned with USMC and Fleet training requirements. This position is based at the Training Support Center (TSC) on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Candidate must be familiar with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems.
Candidate must have technical leadership ability.
Candidate must be able to address technical issues by understanding which engineering domain problems belong to and then assign engineers from the appropriate domains to resolve issues.
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating at various levels of the organization.
Candidate must be familiar with MS Office.
Candidate must have A current CompTIA Security + certification is required for the position.
Candidate must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline plus 6 to 8 years of related 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 software to produce technical architecture drawings
Knowledge of Navy C4I tactical systems such as Link 16 and GCCS
Experience of working with Navy systems and/or commands

Responsibilities

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