Engineer Systems 3 - 28992

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,872 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks an Engineer Systems 3 for its Global Security division in Quantico, Virginia. The role focuses on supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center by delivering Marine Corps Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems, ensuring their compatibility and alignment with training requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, experience with JLVC simulations, and the ability to conduct training for diverse users. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a Master’s.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Demonstrated technical leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on JLVC federate simulations.
• Train staff and users on installation procedures and training events.
• Conduct activities to stay abreast of JLVC capabilities.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in JLVC federate simulations

Technical leadership

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (5 years experience)

MS degree (3 years experience)

High School Diploma (9 years experience)

Tools

Linux (command line)

Windows operating systems

MS Visio

Job description

Requisition Number: 28992

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,872.00 - $125,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

Overview

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS) and supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Corona (NSWC Corona) by delivering Marine Corps Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training. The role, Engineer Systems 3 – JLVC Capability Manager, is based at the Training Support Center (TSC) on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. It focuses on the operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps LVC training systems to ensure compatibility, interoperability, and alignment with USMC and Fleet training requirements.

Leadership Mindset

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) federate simulations and tools.
• Train BSC staff and end users on installation procedures, initialization, user roles, and participation in training events.
• Conduct continuing education activities to keep abreast of emerging JLVC capabilities and development roadmaps.
• Initialize and employ JLVC federate simulation instances to meet training objectives.
• Manage local simulation artifacts (parametric databases, enumeration tables, 3D models, terrain, etc.) ensuring alignment with Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM).
• Support continuous refinement of enterprise documentation regarding JLVC federate capabilities and best practices.
• Collaborate with the Federation Manager to federate JLVC simulation instances.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a Master’s; 9 years with a High School Diploma; or 0 years with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor.
• Familiarity with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated technical leadership ability.
• Ability to address technical issues by assigning appropriate engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Current US Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Bonus Points

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

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Ability to climb ladders, tolerate confined spaces, and endure extreme temperature variations. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include best-in‑class medical, dental and vision plans, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) plan, financial planning tools, life insurance, employee discounts, paid holidays and paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

EEO Statement

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.