Fires Systems Engineer – AFATDS & JADOCS Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 63,362 - 84,483; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Fires Systems Engineer to support AFATDS-based operations for the Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada. You will install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS systems, troubleshoot interfaces, and monitor performance for reliability.

The role includes training artillery operators and supporting live-fire exercises. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and a

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• US Passport with at least 2 years remaining.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS operating systems and software.
• Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.
• Manage and monitor all installed systems, networks and infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and resilience of system and network infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and work with developers to fix issues.
• Maintain system security and backup procedures.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly technical and operational reports.
• Provide training and mentorship to artillery operators.
• Assist Army units in planning and executing exercises.
• Support system acceptance and interdependent interfaces for current/future systems.

Skills

AFATDS operations

Windows administration

VMware vSphere

System administration

Network fundamentals

Active Secret Clearance

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

AFATDS hardware

JADOCS

JTIC2S

JTT

JTT-CP

MIDB

MARS

GCCS-J

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Fires Systems Engineer to support AFATDS-based operations for the Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada. You will install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS systems, troubleshoot interfaces, and monitor performance for reliability.

The role includes training artillery operators and supporting live-fire exercises. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and a