C4I Ops Engineer for Navy LVC Training

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a skilled C4I Operations Engineer / Systems Specialist to support Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) and NTB. You will sustain, execute, and integrate data links to deliver realistic Live‑Virtual‑Constructive training.

Interface with COCOMs, fleet operators, and systems engineers to ensure accurate Common Tactical and Operational Pictures. You will perform O&M across C4I systems, support exercise planning, and ensure TDLs (Link 16/11, JREAP) are configured

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor in related field; 3 years with Master in related field; 0 years with PhD or JD; or HS diploma with 9 years relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience operating, using, and understanding Navy/Joint Forces primary C2 systems.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Tactical Data Links (Link 16, Link 11, JREAP) in live or distributed simulation environments.
• Working knowledge of CTP/COP track management and correlated radar/sensor data feeds.
• Experience using Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for technical documentation/workflow management.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at hire, with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI.
• Willingness for occasional shift work and up to 10–15% travel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily O&M across all C4I systems and tactical simulation enclaves within the distributed NCTE enterprise.
• Support COCOM, FST, and Joint Task Force training exercises; analyze how C4I architectures impact CTP/COP synchronization.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot GCCS‑M/GCCS‑J instances and Tactical Data Link architectures (Link 16/11, JREAP) for distributed training.
• Coordinate and manage data routing and end-to-end integration of BMD operations across TDLs and C2 architectures.
• Serve as operational liaison between fleet stakeholders and C4I Systems Engineering Division; validate baselines and builds.
• Observe simulation events, gather feedback, identify anomalies/training gaps, coordinate debriefs.
• Ensure tactical link equipment stays current and properly accredited; assist in evaluations and procurement of next-gen links.
• Use Jira/Confluence for daily tasks, discrepancy reporting, and knowledge management.

Skills

C4IOps

Jira use

Confluence use

NCTE experience

GCCS-M/GCCS-J

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's in related field

High School Diploma + 9 years experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a skilled C4I Operations Engineer / Systems Specialist to support Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) and NTB. You will sustain, execute, and integrate data links to deliver realistic Live‑Virtual‑Constructive training.

Interface with COCOMs, fleet operators, and systems engineers to ensure accurate Common Tactical and Operational Pictures. You will perform O&M across C4I systems, support exercise planning, and ensure TDLs (Link 16/11, JREAP) are configured