Terrain & Simulation Database Technician

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Terrain and Database Technician to support JLVC simulations at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center - Pacific (JMSC-P). You will build terrain and database products to fuel realistic training environments and support mission-critical outcomes.

Required 3+ years in simulation databases or related disciplines, with JTDS/VISTA experience. SECRET clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI, and onsite work in Hawaii is expected.

Qualifications

• AS/AA in GIS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in simulation database development or related discipline.
• Experience with JLVC/terrain and database products is preferred.
• Familiarity with JTDS or VISTA and geospatial data formats.

Responsibilities

• Build high-fidelity simulation databases representing operational environments.
• Apply terrain attribution, environmental data, and standards to ensure realistic representations.
• Translate training requirements into terrain and database products for realism.
• Create databases with entities, infrastructure, and environmental features.
• Conduct data validation, troubleshooting, and fidelity improvements.

Skills

GIS / Geospatial

Terrain generation

Data validation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

AS/AA in GIS or related field

Tools

JTDS

VISTA

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Terrain and Database Technician to support JLVC simulations at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center - Pacific (JMSC-P). You will build terrain and database products to fuel realistic training environments and support mission-critical outcomes.

Required 3+ years in simulation databases or related disciplines, with JTDS/VISTA experience. SECRET clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI, and onsite work in Hawaii is expected.