Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 27894

HII's Mission Technologies division • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) and JLVC Modernization effort under the Joint Staff J7 (JS J 7) contract. This role is based at the Joint Staff Complex in Suffolk, VA and focuses on designing, integrating, and sustaining advanced modeling and simulation capabilities in a secure, mission critical environment.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to collaborate with senior government officials, military personnel, and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, fast paced, high visibility environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to operational training challenges.
• Experience with distributed simulation architectures, including HLA based systems.
• Familiarity with DoD networks, specifically JWICS and SIPRNet.
• Experience supporting secure system integration in classified environments.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and tools such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and configuration management.
• Understanding of system interfaces, network protocols, and data exchange mechanisms.
• Ability to interpret, develop, and maintain system architecture artifacts and technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Joint Staff J7 simulation systems or JLVC federation environments.
• Hands on experience with:– Federation management and effects based simulation tools– Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)– Modeling and simulation systems supporting WMD, EMSO, cyber, or space domain operations
• Familiarity with Fully Informed Simulation (FIS) concepts and architecture.
• Experience integrating Joint, Service, and Agency (JSA) capabilities into federated environments.
• Knowledge of Order of Battle (OOB) data, terrain systems, and geospatial datasets.
• Experience with containerization and cloud technologies within classified environments.
• Background in test & evaluation (T&E), including automated testing frameworks.
• Relevant DoD or cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or DAWIA.
• Experience supporting large scale DoD exercises or operational training events.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts to integrate Top Secret (TS) simulation models into a federated simulation and effects management environment supporting JLVC operations.
• Develop, refine, and maintain system architectures aligned with Joint Staff J7 Fully Informed Simulation (FIS) standards.
• Support deployment and integration of major simulation tools and services, including:– Joint Simulation Protocol Adapter (JSPA)– Joint Training Tool (JTT) SIM– Real Time Interface – Simulation (RTI S) for HLA communication– Joint Training Data System (JTDS) / Operational Battlespace (OBS)– Terrain Generation System (TGS)
• Engineer and support HLA based federations ensuring interoperability across Joint, Service, and Agency (JSA) simulation systems.
• Collaborate with software development teams to adapt tools for TS compliance, including data tagging, secure messaging protocols, and required security/UI controls.
• Support Cross Domain Solution (CDS) integration enabling secure data exchange between JWICS and SIPR networks.
• Design and implement infrastructure solutions across development, staging, and production environments within the TS enclave.
• Participate in DevSecOps activities, including automated testing, CI/CD pipeline integration, configuration management, and secure deployment processes.
• Conduct system verification, validation, and test & evaluation (T&E) to ensure performance, reliability, and interoperability.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure system compliance with TS security policies, accreditation requirements, and risk management frameworks.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including interface control documents (ICDs),architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Support annual JLVC integration events and contribute to iterative capability improvements.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED