Senior JLVC Terrain Technician - Geospatial & Simulation

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a JLVC Terrain Technician Senior to contribute to high‑fidelity terrain and simulation products for joint training environments.

You will translate operational scenarios into terrain data, validate accuracy, and support data import/export across simulation platforms. The role requires a BS/BA in GIS or related field, 3+ years in terrain development, and a SECRET clearance with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geospatial Science, Modeling and Simulation or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ years of terrain development, database development, modeling and simulation experience; military simulations/training systems preferred.
• Proficiency in JLVC terrain data development, validation, and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build high‑fidelity terrain and simulation products representing operational environments.
• Translate training requirements into customized terrain products to enhance realism.
• Create and validate terrain databases; manage data formatting and data exports across simulation platforms.
• Refine terrain products based on exercise feedback and evolving objectives; support distributed training environments.

Skills

Configuration Management

Geospatial Mapping

Simulation Modeling

Terrain Modeling

Education

BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Tools

JTDS

VISTA

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a JLVC Terrain Technician Senior to contribute to high‑fidelity terrain and simulation products for joint training environments.

You will translate operational scenarios into terrain data, validate accuracy, and support data import/export across simulation platforms. The role requires a BS/BA in GIS or related field, 3+ years in terrain development, and a SECRET clearance with US citizenship.