F‑16 COMS Technician / COMS Lead - 26658

HII's Mission Technologies division•Fallon, NV

9h•$92,019 - $125,008

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking skilled Contractor Operations and Maintenance Support (COMS) professionals to support F‑16 Mission Tactics Trainer (MTT) simulators for the U.S. Air National Guard at NAS Fallon, NV. These positions support both Technician‑level and Lead‑level responsibilities within the same labor category family. These roles ensure the readiness, reliability, and performance of advanced flight simulation systems used to prepare aircrew for real‑world missions. Whether performing hands‑on technical maintenance or leading a team of COMS personnel, you will directly contribute to mission success and national defense readiness. Why This Work Matters F‑16 MTT simulators are critical training assets that replicate complex mission environments. Your expertise ensures these systems remain fully operational, secure, and mission‑ready. By supporting simulator availability and system integrity, you help maintain the combat readiness of U.S. forces. This posting is to collect applications for current and future openings for HII Mission Technologies. Candidates will be screened as opportunities become available, and selected applicants will be contacted when an opportunity aligns with their background.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years relevant experience
Master’s degree (no experience required)
High school diploma/equivalent + 6 years relevant experience
Ability to interpret schematics, safety rules, and technical manuals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe products
Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively
Must obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification prior to start
Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree + 5 years relevant experience
Master’s degree + 3 years relevant experience
PhD/JD (no experience required)
High school diploma/equivalent + 9 years relevant experience
Strong ability to interpret schematics, safety rules, and technical manuals
Advanced troubleshooting skills and experience with diagnostic tools
Solid understanding of aircraft systems and simulation technology
Excellent communication and technical writing skills

Nice To Haves

Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (Security+, CCNA Security, GSEC, etc.)
Experience with F‑16 Aircrew or Maintenance Training Systems
Prior support of Special Access Program (SAP) efforts
Experience supporting DMO environments

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain F‑16 MTT simulator systems in accordance with technical manuals and training requirements
Support Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), including setup, power cycles, readiness testing, and initialization
Diagnose and resolve system issues during training events and daily operations
Implement hardware and software updates, patches, and modifications
Conduct operability tests and perform repairs on computers and associated equipment
Provide networking and information systems support for training devices
Maintain strict adherence to safety, security, and base procedures
Track and update configuration status of training systems
Prepare technical documentation, logs, and reports
Support compliance with DoD, cybersecurity, and site‑specific requirements
Apply advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot system and network issues
Interpret schematics, technical drawings, and operating system documentation
Support daily operations and training events with minimal supervision
Collaborate with team members to maintain system readiness
Provide daily leadership, oversight, and task direction to COMS personnel
Manage schedules, workload distribution, and performance expectations
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
Ensure simulator systems meet operational readiness standards and customer requirements
Promote safety, compliance, and knowledge‑sharing across the team
Serve as primary technical point of contact for escalated issues