Simulations Technician III

V2X Inc; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc is seeking a Simulations Technician III to support the Army Warfighter Training & Readiness Solutions at Fort Benning, GA. You will lead maintenance of TADSS and GFP, train technicians, and coordinate scheduling to minimize impact on training.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering, science, or IT with extensive years’ experience per listed options.
• Advanced technical knowledge and hands-on maintenance of complex simulation systems.
• Clearance ability and strong communication skills are essential.
• MS Office proficiency and familiarity with test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities on TADSS and GFP devices in accordance with manuals and best practices.
• Coordinate resourcing and training of other technicians; manage maintenance timelines.
• Document maintenance activities in real time and monitor system baselines for reliability.
• Ensure up-to-date configuration management and apply upgrades per manufacturer instructions.

Skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Science, or Information Technology from an accredited university

Master’s degree in engineering, Science, or Information Technology

10+ Years of experience in lieu of Associates Degree

14 + years of experience with no degree

Tools

Torque wrenches

Volt/micrometers

Cable testers

Solder stations

Job description

Overview

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.

Simulations Technician III - Fort Benning, Georgia

Job Overview

The Simulator Technician Maintenance III position supports the Army Warfighter Training & Readiness Solutions (WTRS) contract. Simulator Technician III leads simulation maintenance activities including resourcing and training other simulator technicians. Performs scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance on the Home station Instrumentation Training Systems (HITS) simulation equipment following technical manuals, preventive maintenance checklists, or industry best practices when no checklist is available.

Responsibilities

• Leads electronic maintenance activities including resourcing and training other electronic technicians
• Performs scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance on TADSS and GFP, following technical manuals, preventive maintenance checklists, or industry best practices when no checklist is available
• Informs the government of the maintenance timelines for both staffed and unstaffed sites, including notifying when personnel need to travel for maintenance purposes or to support increased demand
• Ensures maintenance tasks do not conflict with training, exercises, and testing
• 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
• Sets up and tests TADSS to confirm they work as expected, including interoperability and operation verification
• Monitors hardware baselines, reverting to previous versions if updates fail
• Analyzes maintenance trends, tracks component consumption, manages obsolescence, implements risk management strategies, and conducts failure analysis to minimize risks and improve system reliability
• Responsible for configuration management of all maintenance on TADSS and GFP devices
• Installs modifications or upgrade kits as per manufacturer's instructions
• Performs maintenance instruction. Installs modifications or upgrade kits as per manufacturer's instructions
• May serve as a preventive rover for unstaffed sites
• May be responsible for installing and maintaining software and hardware installs and managing patches and security compliance for installed applications and operating systems

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Science, or Information Technology from an accredited university and 8 years of experience or
• Master’s degree in engineering, Science, or Information Technology and 5 years of experience or
• 10+ Years of experience in lieu of Associates Degree or
• 14 + years of experience with no degree

Certification(s)

• None

Clearance

• NACI Background check
• Must have the ability to obtain U.S, Secret Clearance within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Skills/Knowledges

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience utilizing test equipment to include: torque wrenches, volt/micrometers, network cable crimping/testers and solder stations to support repairs

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

Working Environment

• 90% of the regular work environment is inside simulation facilities either onsite or a Point of Need (PoN) location wherever training is being conducted
• 10% of the regular work is within an office environment

EEO Statement

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.