EST Simulations Technician II

V2X Inc; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. seeks an EST Simulator Technician II to support the Fort Benning, GA site. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the EST II platform and related weapons, ensuring reliability and readiness for training and exercises.

The role requires hands-on repair of weapons (M4, M240, M249), setup and verification of simulation systems, and real-time data logging in Maximo and InSITE. A security clearance is required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining EST simulation equipment and weapons per manuals.
• Ability to follow preventive maintenance checklists and industry best practices.
• Record maintenance activities in real-time using InSITE/Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled, preventive, corrective maintenance and configuration on EST II and weapons.
• Repairs on M4, M240, and M249 as required.
• Coordinates with leads to avoid conflicts with training and testing.
• Records maintenance activities in Maximo and InSITE in real time.
• Sets up and tests simulation equipment and weapons for interoperability and operation verification.
• Installs modifications or upgrade kits per manufacturer instructions.
• May install and maintain software/hardware installs and patches for security compliance.

Skills

Computer networking

Windows/Linux/Unix

Driver's license / On-Post driving

PPE compliance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical/Mechanical repair

Weapons maintenance (M4/M240/M249)

Education

Master's degree + 1 year relevant experience

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Associate's degree + 4 years relevant experience

No degree + 6 years relevant experience

Tools

Torque wrenches

Volt meters

Micrometers

Network cable crimping/testers

Soldering stations

Job description

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

EST Simulator Technician II - Fort Benning, Georgia

The Simulations Technician II will assist in the performance of scheduled, preventive, corrective maintenance and configuration on the Engagement Skills Trainer II (EST) Platform following technical manuals, preventive maintenance checklist in InSITE, or industry best practices when no checklist is available. Records all maintenance activities in real-time in InSITE. Adheres to warranty terms for maintained items, tracking them by part number, serial number, and location. Monitors hardware baselines, reverting to previous versions if updates fail.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled, preventive, corrective maintenance and configuration on the Engagement Skills Trainer II (EST) simulation equipment and weapons following technical manuals, preventive maintenance checklists, or industry best practices when no checklist is available.
• Performs repairs on modified military weapons such as M4, M240, and M249.
• Coordinates with leads to ensure maintenance tasks do not conflict with training, exercises, and testing.
• Records all maintenance activities in real-time in Maximo and InSITE.
• Adheres to warranty terms for maintained items, tracking them by part number, serial number, and location.
• Sets up and tests simulation equipment and weapons to confirm all components work as expected, including interoperability and operation verification.
• Analyzes maintenance trends, tracks component consumption, manages obsolescence, implements risk management strategies, and conducts failure analysis to minimize risks and improve system reliability.
• Installs modifications or upgrade kits as per manufacturer's instructions.
• May also be responsible for installing and maintaining software and hardware installs and managing patches and security compliance for installed applications and operating systems.

Qualifications

• Intermediate computer and networking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems.
• Must be able to obtain / maintain a valid driver’s license and On-Post driving privileges.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Experience utilizing test equipment to include torque wrenches, volt / micrometers, network cable crimping/testers and solder stations to support repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot, and repair equipment as necessary.
• Perform electrical and mechanical adjustment, remove, and replace failed components, and make repairs on equipment.
• Perform breakdown and reassembly of various military weapons such as M4, M240, and M249.

Education / Professional Experience

• Master's degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of relevant experience OR
• Associates degree plus four (4) years of relevant experience OR
• No degree and six (6) years of relevant experience.

Clearance

NACI Background

Ability to Obtain and Maintain DoD Secret within 6 months of hire date.

Certifications

Basic Electronic Technical Certificate IAW ISO 17024 standards.

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Bend, squat, climb, and reach.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing: viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Category

CBA / Full-time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.