Mission Systems Specialist-Journeyman

Amewas • Hampton, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a motivated Missions Systems Specialist-Journeyman to support distributed simulation integration and training operations at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. The position supports NGTS configuration and troubleshooting, development and modification of threat behavior files and training scenarios, and ongoing testing and integration activities. The specialist participates in technical planning, verification and validation, simulation performance analysis, test-result documentation, and issue resolution affecting training events. The role also supports JSE Technical Baseline releases, recommends improvements to distributed training capabilities, and helps ensure NGTS systems are ready for mission-focused exercises and customer demonstrations. Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams supports NGTS integration within DMON, JSE, and Live-Virtual-Constructive training environments.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. The physical environment involves working with simulation equipment on site, with some office and computer work and travel between nearby offices, conference rooms, or buildings. Overnight travel may rarely be required. The salary range is $95,300–$139,900, commensurate with experience. A DoD Top Secret clearance is required upon onboarding; U.S. citizenship is required for clearances, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain required clearance eligibility and additional access authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a STEM-related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 3 years of direct NGTS experience.
• Demonstrated experience with scenario development, threat modeling, and simulation operations.
• Experience supporting DoD training systems, operational test environments, or distributed simulation architectures.
• Strong understanding of military air operations, threat systems, and training objectives.
• Experience supporting integration, test, and evaluation activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across software, network, and simulation environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance eligibility and any additional access required by the contract; U.S. citizenship is required for clearances.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
• Customer-focused mindset, professionalism, discretion, collaboration, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
• Experience with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) or DMON architectures.
• Knowledge of DIS (IEEE 1278) or HLA (IEEE 1516) protocols.
• Experience supporting 5th Generation aircraft training environments.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and scripting tools.
• Military operational experience as aircrew, intelligence, weapons, electronic warfare, or threat systems personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support distributed simulation integration and training operations.
• Collaborate with government personnel, engineers, operators, and simulation experts to configure and troubleshoot NGTS systems.
• Develop or modify threat behavior files and training scenarios.
• Support ongoing test and integration activities.
• Participate in technical planning meetings and execute verification and validation efforts.
• Analyze simulation performance, document test results, and resolve issues affecting training events.
• Support JSE Technical Baseline (JTB) releases.
• Recommend improvements to distributed training capabilities and ensure NGTS systems are operationally ready for mission-focused exercises and customer demonstrations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support NGTS integration within DMON, JSE, and Live-Virtual-Constructive training environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Tuition and training assistance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Sign-on bonuses.
• Employee longevity recognition.
• Community involvement and outreach.
• Team-building events.
• Recognition program.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mobile service discount.
• Fitness reimbursement program.
• Employee referral bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

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