Simulation Team Terrain Database Engineer

BESHENICH MUIR & ASSOCIATES LLC

39d

About The Position

This position is a fulltime Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The SST Terrain Database Engineer creates digital terrain in support of live, virtual, and constructive simulation applications specifically, for ARNG MTC current mission for the following JLCCTC Federates: WARSIM, BE Server, AARS, MUSE/UAS. Creates digital terrain for US Army Mission Command Information Systems. Duties: Designs and generates new digital terrain, edits digital terrain, and manages terrain databases for all models and Federates within the JLVC, JLCCTC, LVC-G. Processes mosaic large aerial imagery datasets Develops and analyzes topographic and thematic map data in support of training and operational missions Conducts configuration management of the terrain production tools Maintains historical terrain, imagery, map, texture and data sets Collaborates with other terrain laboratories as required to include, but not limited to, National Simulation Center TPO-C, Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer (DSCENG), and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA); establishing working relationships and refining products Operates (as directed) a JLCCTC Federate during a CPX; enabling simultaneous CPX execution. Supports JLCCTC CPX operations as needed, such as WARSIM Battle Station Workstation instruction and Over the Shoulder (OTS) support to LOCOM cells during CPXs.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the field as a GIS (Geographical Information System) subject matter expert (SME).
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in utilizing a combination of COTS and GOTS products including ALL of the following applications: ERDAS IMAGINE, ESRI ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Adobe Photoshop, JLCCTC STT (Site Terrain Tool).
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in technical computer operations able to learn JLCCTC Federate operations.
BS degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology career field. May be waivered if candidate possesses (12) years of experience working in GIS career field
Certified GIS Professional, example is membership in GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) organization
There is a Secret Security Clearance requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

Designs and generates new digital terrain, edits digital terrain, and manages terrain databases for all models and Federates within the JLVC, JLCCTC, LVC-G.
Processes mosaic large aerial imagery datasets
Develops and analyzes topographic and thematic map data in support of training and operational missions
Conducts configuration management of the terrain production tools
Maintains historical terrain, imagery, map, texture and data sets
Collaborates with other terrain laboratories as required to include, but not limited to, National Simulation Center TPO-C, Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer (DSCENG), and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA); establishing working relationships and refining products
Operates (as directed) a JLCCTC Federate during a CPX; enabling simultaneous CPX execution.
Supports JLCCTC CPX operations as needed, such as WARSIM Battle Station Workstation instruction and Over the Shoulder (OTS) support to LOCOM cells during CPXs.