Mission System Specialist (JSE-NGTS Developer)-Journeyman

Amewas•Hampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a Mission System Specialist (JSE-NGTS Developer)-Journeyman to provide subject matter expertise for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), developing, integrating, testing, and executing advanced threat scenarios within the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS). The role supports operational and developmental tests and distributed training by researching military requirements, developing simulation scenarios, validating system performance, and collaborating with government, engineering, and operational stakeholders. The specialist applies military aviation expertise to develop realistic threat behaviors and support Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation environments. The position supports verification and validation, operational test and evaluation, software integration, Joint Technical Baseline releases, and mission-critical test, training, and demonstration events. It also involves translating operational requirements into executable scenarios, supporting distributed simulation architectures, operating model entities during events, analyzing simulation performance, documenting findings, and preparing technical documentation and user guidance. This is an on-site position at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. Work takes place primarily at customer worksites and in laboratories, with some time in an office at a desk or computer. Overnight travel is required. The salary range is $95,300–$139,900, commensurate with experience. A DoD Top Secret clearance is required upon onboarding; applicants must be U.S. citizens for clearance purposes and be able to obtain and maintain required clearance eligibility and additional access authorizations. Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aviation, Military Science, or a STEM-related discipline.
At least 3 years of experience supporting LVC simulation environments, troubleshooting software, simulation, and network-related issues, and using Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, SPORK, or similar collaboration tools.
At least 1 year of experience supporting JSE, NGTS, or comparable modeling and simulation programs.
Experience developing military threat scenarios for operational test and training environments.
Experience supporting verification and validation, operational testing, system integration, and distributed simulation.
Strong understanding of military aviation operations, tactical employment, threat systems, and mission planning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and any additional access authorizations required for the position; U.S. citizenship is required for clearances.
Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
Customer-focused mindset, professionalism, discretion, collaboration, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a positive team-oriented culture.
Ability to work at customer sites and laboratories, sit at a desk and use a computer, travel short distances around the work site, travel overnight, and stand, walk, or move throughout the workday; may need to bend and lift items up to approximately 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in military aviation as a pilot, air crew member, weapons officer, intelligence analyst, electronic warfare specialist, or mission planner.
Experience supporting Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) and DMON architectures.
Knowledge of High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
Experience supporting 5th Generation aircraft operational testing or training.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems, scripting, and software integration.
Experience supporting NAVAIR modeling and simulation programs.
Knowledge of intelligence community products and military threat system development.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, modify, and maintain NGTS scenario behaviors, entities, and parametric data for mission-focused simulation environments.
Research intelligence products, operational requirements, and military doctrine to model threat systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures accurately.
Translate operational requirements into executable simulation scenarios, serving as a primary interface among government customers, engineers, operators, and software developers.
Support JSE operational and developmental tests, distributed training events, operational test and evaluation, software integration, and Joint Technical Baseline releases.
Support distributed simulation integration across JSE, DMO/DMON, and Live, Virtual, and Constructive training architectures.
Participate in technical planning meetings for simulation development, system integration, customer demonstrations, and mission rehearsal events.
Conduct verification and validation activities by evaluating simulation models, threat behaviors, and operational scenarios for accuracy, reliability, and mission effectiveness.
Analyze simulation performance, identify deficiencies, troubleshoot technical issues, and document findings using collaboration tools.
Collaborate with engineering, software development, integration, and operational teams to implement simulation capabilities.
Operate model entities during distributed simulation events, operational exercises, and customer demonstrations.
Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guidance for scenario development and simulation operations.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to distributed training capabilities.
Coordinate stakeholders in support of high-visibility aviation simulation events.
Support customer work sites and laboratories and undertake required overnight travel.