JSE Lead Cloud-Cyber Architect

FlightSafety International • Fort Worth, TX

3d

About The Position

FlightSafety Defense Corporation is gearing to become a recognized integration partner and solution provider for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy in the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) and Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) ecosystem. The JSE Cloud/Cyber architect is a key hands-on contributor working under the guidance of the JSE Project Lead to implement, test, and verify JSE/SCARS-compliant software and interfaces across FlightSafety's Weapon System Trainer (WST) and Training Systems portfolio for their virtualized/containerized deployment in a cloud environment. This role is well suited for a developer with a solid foundation in cloud deployment and cybersecurity procedures who is ready to deepen their expertise in government simulation standards and distributed synthetic environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 4 to 8 years of experience in simulation software development, system integration, or cloud systems engineering, preferably in a DoD training or defense context
• Proficiency in C++ and Python and various other Cloud APIs for simulation software development, integration and deployment
• Hands-on experience with software development tools including GitLab, JIRA, and CI/CD pipeline environments
• Proficiency in developing automated workflows in GitLab environment
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks like Ansible/Terraform
• Experience working with interface control documents (ICDs), interface design documents (IDDs), or similar technical specifications
• Ability to interpret technical standards and translate requirements into software implementations
• Strong written communication skills with ability to produce test reports, integration documentation, and compliance artifacts
• Experience with virtualization technologies and containerized deployment environments
• Exposure to RMF, ATO processes, or DoD cybersecurity compliance activities
• Familiarity with MBSE methodologies or SysML-based tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler)
• Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred.
• Experience with JSE, SCARS, GRID, or related government simulation frameworks and standards
• Exposure to SCARS Increment 5 standards

Responsibilities

• Integrates software/simulation components that connect FlightSafety training devices to the JSE via the Global Reusable Interface Domain (GRID) network protocol in a virtualized/cloud environment.
• Implements message production and consumption logic, and verifies correct integration against a common data model.
• Executes the a test harness suite of service active tests and supports Wireshark packet capture (.pcap) file parsing to validate data flow between the simulator and middleware services.
• Supports SCARS compliance activities, including applying On Premise Equipment (OPE) integration standards under the SCARS Architecture Standard, Increment 5, and contributing to verification activities.
• Participates in Requirements Verification Report (RVR) activities and maintains traceability between implementation work and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Documents (IDDs).
• Contributes to the implementation and operation of the internal JSE/SCARS integration lab — both virtual and classified, as required — and builds DevSecOps pipelines for JSE/SCARS-related software deliverables, including version control, automated testing, and documentation in compliance with the SCARS DevSecOps Process Standard.
• Supports the application of cybersecurity controls in accordance with the SCARS Common Security Controls Standard and coordinates with the cybersecurity team on Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities.
• Works closely with the JSE Architect and Project Lead to interpret SCARS and JSE documentation, implement design patterns, establish infrastructure protocols and document integration results.
• Travel to government test events is anticipated throughout the year.

Benefits

• FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior