Engineer Systems 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies, based in Hawaii, seeks an Engineer Systems 3 - JLVC Capability Manager to support Navy/JLVC training at NSWC Corona. You will ensure interoperability of JLVC federates, provide SME guidance, training, and federation support for Marine Corps/LVC training needs.

The role requires a US Secret clearance, 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's (or 3 years with a Master's), proficiency with Linux/Windows, MS Office, and CompTIA Security+.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or J.D. in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must be familiar with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems
• Must have technical leadership ability during LVC training event execution
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating at various levels of the organization
• Must have familiar with MS Office
• A current CompTIA Security+ certification is required for the position
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on JLVC federate simulations and tools to meet training objectives.
• Provide training to staff and end users on JLVC federate simulations, procedures, and roles.
• Conduct continuing education to stay updated on JLVC capabilities and roadmaps.
• Initialize and employJLVC federate simulations to meet training objectives.
• Manage local simulation artifacts and align with TECOM versions and local training requirements.
• Refine enterprise documentation on JLVC capabilities and best practices.
• Support the Federation Manager in federating JLVC simulations to meet training objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Linux

Windows

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Requisition Number: 29018

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $99,960.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination - not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems - from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers - HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Engineer Systems 3 - JLVC Capability Manager in support of Navy Surface Warfare Center - Corona (NSWC Corona) in providing Marine Corps Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training. This person supports operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps LVC training systems to ensure they are compatible, interoperable, and meet USMC and the Fleet's training needs. This position is located at the Training Support Center (TSC), Marine Corps Base Kanohe Bay, HI.

Additionally, this position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

• Provide subject matter expertise on the capabilities of Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) federate simulations and tools in JLVC catalog to meet specified training objectives.
• Provide training to BSC staff and end users to facilitate effective employment of JLVC federate simulations and tools. Training includes installation procedures, initialization, user roles, and participation in training events.
• Conduct continuing education activity to ensure awareness of emerging JLVC capabilities, planned development roadmaps for existing JLVC capabilities, and enhance understanding of effective employment of JLVC simulations and tools.
• Initialize and employ instances of JLVC federate simulations to meet training objectives.
• Manage the local simulation artifacts for each of the JLVC federates (parametric databases, enumeration tables, 3D models, terrain, etc.) and their alignment with Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM)-provided versions and adjustments for unique local training requirements.
• Support the continuous refinement of enterprise documentation regarding JLVC federates' capabilities and best practices for their implementation in support of different LVC training constructs.
• Support the Federation Manager in federating instances of JLVC simulations and tools to meet training objectives.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it!

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must be familiar with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems
• Must have technical leadership ability. During LVC training event execution, must be able to address technical issues by understanding which engineering domain problems belong to and then assign engineers from the appropriate domains to resolve issues.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating at various levels of the organization. This may involve lower level technical collaboration on issues with assigned engineers or high level explanation of issues and/or status updates with senior leadership
• Must have familiar with MS Office
• A current CompTIA Security + certification is required for the position
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline plus 6 to 8 years of related experience is required
• Knowledge of distributed simulation protocols such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
• Familiarity with networking concepts, architectures, and protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience with MS Visio software to produce technical architecture drawings
• Knowledge of Navy C4I tactical systems such as Link 16 and GCCS
• Experience of working with Navy systems and/or commands

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

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