Top Secret NGTS SME — Systems Engineer (DoD Training)

ASEC, Inc; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly employer

Thriving culture

Job summary

ASEC, Inc. seeks an NGTS Subject Matter Expert (Systems Engineer) to support DoD training programs at NAS Lemoore, CA. You will design, sustain, and evolve high-fidelity NGTS training environments, collaborating with Fleet, FRS, and engineering teams to ensure readiness and effectiveness.

The role requires a STEM degree and at least eight years in test and evaluation, with strong Navy Link-16 knowledge and datalink/LVC integration. On-site support across multiple locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in test and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of Navy Link-16 operations, including J-Message, MIL-STD-6016, JNL, and datalink usage across C2 and non-C2 platforms.
• Ability to integrate datalink processes into NGTS LVC simulations.
• Experience with SoS architectures, including datalink and LVC systems.
• Familiarity with the NGTS application.
• Knowledge of JREAP integration with Link 16.

Responsibilities

• Design, refine, and execute dynamic, high-fidelity NGTS training scenarios across multiple sites.
• Diagnose and resolve NGTS software, networking, and integration issues.
• Manage NGTS data and GUI settings; ensure stable NGTS performance.
• Provide ART reports and support data analysis for training events.
• Draft and track Discrepancy Reports (DRs) for NGTS improvements.
• Coordinate software deliveries and NGTS installations at various locations.

Skills

Navy Link-16 ops

Datalink integration

NGTS/LVC systems

SoS architectures

JREAP integration

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

NGTS

MS Visual Studio

ART reports

Job description

ASEC, Inc. seeks an NGTS Subject Matter Expert (Systems Engineer) to support DoD training programs at NAS Lemoore, CA. You will design, sustain, and evolve high-fidelity NGTS training environments, collaborating with Fleet, FRS, and engineering teams to ensure readiness and effectiveness.

The role requires a STEM degree and at least eight years in test and evaluation, with strong Navy Link-16 knowledge and datalink/LVC integration. On-site support across multiple locations may be required.