Naval Simulation Systems Engineer - Deployable Flight

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Systems Engineering Company is seeking a Simulation Systems Engineer in Lexington Park, MD to support a U.S. Navy initiative aimed at enhancing naval aviation training. This role involves 3-6 month deployments on Navy ships and requires a Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a valid passport.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, extensive experience in distributed simulation, and a strong grasp of Navy platforms. The position offers an estimated annual base salary of $150,000 plus additional pay based on deployment duration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with distributed simulation environments.
• In-depth knowledge of simulation software for aviation training.
• Hands-on experience with NGTS or similar platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize performance of flight and sensor simulators.
• Operate NGTS and SAF systems for high-fidelity training.
• Diagnose technical issues with Naval Aviation systems.

Skills

Distributed simulation expertise

Simulation software knowledge

Understanding of Navy fighter and C2 platforms

Network connectivity requirements

Cybersecurity principles familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or associate's degree in a technical field

CompTia Security+ certification

Tools

DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation)

HLA (High-Level Architecture)

NGTS or other SAF platforms

Job description

Aviation Systems Engineering Company is seeking a Simulation Systems Engineer in Lexington Park, MD to support a U.S. Navy initiative aimed at enhancing naval aviation training. This role involves 3-6 month deployments on Navy ships and requires a Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a valid passport.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, extensive experience in distributed simulation, and a strong grasp of Navy platforms. The position offers an estimated annual base salary of $150,000 plus additional pay based on deployment duration.