Federation Manager (Engineer Systems 3)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 99,960 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness resources

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking an Engineer Systems 3 – Federation Manager in Kaneohe, Hawaii. This role supports operational testing and integration of Marine Corps LVC training systems, ensuring compatibility and interoperability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, technical leadership skills, and a strong understanding of DIS and HLA protocols. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $99,960.00 – $130,000.00, along with best-in-class medical and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience with Bachelor's, 3+ with Master's, or 9+ years with High School Diploma.
• Must hold a US Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with Linux command line and Windows OS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain LVC federation operational readiness.
• Oversee DIS and HLA protocols implementation.
• Ensure compatibility of simulation systems.
• Provide real-time technical support during LVC exercises.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Linux command line

Windows operating systems

MS Office proficiency

CompTIA Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Engineer Systems 3 – Federation 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 Kaneohe Bay, HI.

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational readiness of the LVC federation, ensuring that all systems are calibrated and synchronized for upcoming training exercises. Also plan for scalability by anticipating future needs and integrating additional capabilities without disrupting ongoing operations.
• Oversee the implementation and management of DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation) and High‑Level Architecture (HLA) protocols to ensure effective and standardized data exchange and interoperability among the various components of the LVC training federation. Ensure all systems are compliant with these protocols to facilitate seamless live, virtual, and constructive interactions.
• Stand up and configure HLA federations specifically for training exercises, ensuring that all participating systems are properly integrated and synchronized to support the planned scenarios. Monitor the federation's performance throughout the exercise to troubleshoot and optimize in real time.
• Manage and synchronize enumerations across all simulation platforms to ensure they match the master class list. Update and maintain a consistent and accurate representation of entities, activities, and interactions within the LVC training environment to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
• Regularly assess and ensure compatibility of all simulation systems with DIS and HLA protocols. Verify that hardware and software configurations adhere to protocol specifications and can interoperate within the established LVC architecture without issues.
• Coordinate and manage system updates and upgrades to maintain protocol compatibility. Ensure that all system modifications enhance integration with DIS and HLA environments, supporting the broader objectives of the LVC federation.
• Conduct rigorous integration testing across different systems participating in the federation to verify their compatibility with DIS and HLA protocols. Identify and address integration issues that could hinder interoperability or performance during LVC exercises.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues specifically related to DIS and HLA protocols. Troubleshoot problems during live exercises, virtual simulations, or constructive scenario implementations that stem from protocol misconfigurations or incompatibilities.
• Provide real‑time technical support during LVC training exercises, ensuring that any DIS and HLA related issues are quickly identified and addressed to minimize impact on training effectiveness.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurrent or critical issues associated with DIS and HLA protocols. Document findings and implement long‑term solutions to prevent future occurrences, enhancing system reliability and training accuracy.

Requirements

• 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 currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.
• 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 be familiar with MS Office.
• A current CompTIA Security+ certification is required for the position.

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 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 / Compensation

Anticipated Salary Range: $99,960.00 – $130,000.00.

• 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
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.