Operations & Tactical Simulation Integration SME - 28936

• Serve as an operational expert in 5th-generation tactics, threat employment, and mission execution, ensuring accurate and realistic modeling within JSE-N and associated platforms.
• Provide hands-on technical support across JSE-N, GRID, NGTS, FIAB, and battlespace environments, including integration, troubleshooting, and validation of system components.
• Apply practical, experience-based knowledge to develop, update, test, and correct models, entities, threat behaviors, and battlespace configurations.
• Collaborate with government operators, engineers, and developers to ensure operational realism across all simulated environments.
• Conduct operational analysis and mission effectiveness assessments using simulation tools.
• Lead or support test events, integration activities, and mission execution as a trusted SME.
• Contribute to trade studies, architecture discussions, and system improvements using operational judgment and simulation-driven insights.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced tactical aviation professional who has developed strong technical and integration skills through extensive hands-on work within the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). This position supports the development, operation, and sustainment of critical simulation capabilities at JITTC-N and plays a key role in delivering advanced tactics, training, and test (AT3) support to USAFWC/ACC.

This role is ideal for a candidate with operational aviation expertise who has also demonstrated the ability to test, integrate, and correct software and system behavior in complex simulation environments., * 15 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR

• 13 years relevant experience with a Master's degree; OR
• 10 years relevant experience with a PhD/JD; OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Tactical aviation aircrew duties, especially in 5th-generation platforms
• Hands-on technical work within JSE, GRID, NGTS, FIAB, or similar M&S environments
• On-the-job software testing, integration, troubleshooting, or correction
• Experience updating battlespace configurations and JTB integration workflows
• Leadership during test, integration, and mission execution operations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage competing operational and technical priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Credintials:

• Must have a current or active TS/SCI
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with 5th-generation aircraft operations, tactics, or mission planning.
• Experience programming or modifying NGTS entities (on-the-job or formal)
• Experience with GRID development or GRID service updates
• Prior involvement in system architecture or design improvement activities
• Familiarity with Agile development or integration processes
• Experience supporting SAP or AT3-related efforts

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. 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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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