Engineer Systems 3 - 28992

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,872 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan Options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking an Engineer Systems 3 for the Joint Live Virtual Constructive Capability Manager at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. This position requires expertise in JLVC simulations and tools, managing training objectives, and providing training to staff and users.

A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are essential, along with technical leadership and the ability to secure a US Secret clearance. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years with a Master's degree or 0 years with a PhD.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Must have a current US Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on JLVC federate simulations.
• Train BSC staff and end users on JLVC tools.
• Initialize and manage JLVC federate simulations.
• Support documentation for JLVC federates.

Skills

Technical leadership

Linux (command line)

Windows operating systems

MS Office

CompTIA Security+ certification

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years experience

Tools

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

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Engineer Systems 3 – JLVC Capability Manager. This role supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Corona (NSWC Corona) in delivering Marine Corps Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training. The selected individual will assist with the operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps LVC training systems, ensuring they are compatible, interoperable, and aligned with USMC and Fleet training requirements. This position is based at the Training Support Center (TSC) on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.

Leadership Capabilities

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Must Have

• 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.
• Candidate must be familiar with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems.
• Candidate must have technical leadership ability.
• Candidate 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.
• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating at various levels of the organization.
• Candidate must be familiar with MS Office.
• Candidate must have a current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Candidate must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.

Bonus Points For Having

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline plus 6 to 8 years of related experience
• 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.