Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 23377

Requisition Number: 23377 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $81,973.00 - $132,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Engineer Systems 3 to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE), JLVC Modernization effort - Joint Staff J7(JS J-7) contract at our Suffolk, VA Joint Staff Complex.

Essential Job Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for executing projects that will expand the capabilities for the Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) Simulation Federation. You will work with the cross-functional team to ensure capabilities are delivered incrementally in support of Joint Staff supported events. You will assist the team in developing product integration roadmaps, developing test objectives, aligning capability deliveries with specific events, and collaborating with the development team to ensure capabilities of the products align with identified training and exercise gaps. You will work closely with US GOV Civilian leadership to align our tasking and desired outcomes with the customer needs.

• Communication: Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, address concerns, and ensure clear communication across the team.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor for emerging issues.
• Quality Control: Establish quality standards, conduct reviews, and ensure project deliverables meet expectations.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track project performance against key metrics, identify deviations from the plan, and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with the Program Management Team, JLVC Team, Service/Agency training simulation developers, and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy solutions that meet customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Client experience requirements: 5+ years of relevant systems engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 3+ years with a Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience using Modeling and Simulation (M&S) standards including IEEE, ANSI, NATO, DOD and others
• Experience with Object Oriented software design and/or knowledge of the principles of software design
• Experience with software application development – Python, C, and C++ languages
• Knowledge of modern user design patterns including MVC / MVP
• Experience with the Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the systems engineering “V” model for systems analysis, development, implementation, and validation
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation protocols include: High Level Architecture (HLA), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and others
• Knowledge of software compliance for DOD networks – including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience integrating various modeling and simulation tools using Application Program Interfaces (API) and M&S standards
• Ability to develop test plan documents that are used to validate the capability of a simulation tool or protocol
• Experience documenting and delivering test plans and reports to customers
• Knowledge reviewing technical specification documents and translating those to capabilities for simulation tools, standards, and protocols
• Knowledge translating technical capabilities into structure data format - breaking down problems into discrete components
• Experience analyzing data at rest – including the flow of simulation data packets overage a distributed network
• Experience with protocol analysis and middleware tools such as RTI-s, Wireshark, Ethereal, JSPA, and others
• Experience with the Atlassian toolset and the Kanban / Scrum development methodologies
• Experience with GIT or other source control tools

Fast Learner & Adaptability:

• A strong ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and work environments.

Security Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

Technical Areas of Interest:

• Experience with multi-domain operations, Space, Cyber, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Air, Surface, and Land
• Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (ML/LLMs) to supplement task performance and building test solutions
• Utilizing robotic process automation for increase performance and validation of software product releases
• Interest in modern data analysis and visualization techniques – Tree maps, heat-maps, network graphs, graph visualization
• Comfortable clearly and concisely presenting to large groups of interested stakeholder
• Experience with M&S tools such as Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE), Next Generation Threat Systems (NGTS), CyberBOSS

Joint Training:

• Understanding of Joint training requirements at the Tier 1 (strategic) through Tier 3 (operational) level of fidelity.  Experience with Wargaming and Analysis would be of interest as well.

Joint/Service/Agency simulations and Mission Command Information Systems:

Direct experience working with, and knowledge in one or more of the following models is highly desirable: Air Force Synthetic Environment for Reconnaissance and Surveillance/Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (AFSERS/MUSE), the Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), the Low Overhead Training System (LOTS), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD), the Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF), and the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Simulation (MTWS), Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM), Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), or other models/federation of models; and real world systems such as the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS).

Experience working for Government:

• Understand how Government tasks, tracks, and validates tasks to contractors – CDRLS, Monthly Status reports, Documentation, Validation, etc.

Military Experience:

• Prior Operational Military Experience.

Security Clearance:

• Currently in possession of an active Secret security clearance.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.