Engineer Systems 2

Requisition Number: 22822 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $68,050.00 - $97,214.00 Security Clearance: Top Secret Level of Experience: Mid 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. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Job Description Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a highly qualified Technical Support Specialist - Joint Interoperability Lead. This role operates on-site at the Navy Warfare Development Center, Norfolk Naval Station, supporting the Maritime Operation Center - Exercise Support Team (MOC-EST) and Naval Surface Warfare Center - Corona (NSWC-Corona). The candidate will contribute to Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training across assigned Areas of Responsibility (AORs), playing a key role in planning, designing, and executing Operational-level Fleet Synthetic Training (FST-O) events for Fleet and task force staffs, including reserve personnel. This position involves regular engagement with Military, Government, and Contractor Leadership. Essential Job Responsibilities Research, analyze, and provide feedback to NCTE Software Engineering, Navy Training Baseline design engineers, and JS J7 Database personnel to validate BLUFOR, Coalition, and OPFOR capabilities.
Maintain proficiency in operating the Joint Training Data Services (JTDS) tool to ensure maritime capabilities are accurately depicted in Joint and CCMD exercise events.
Contribute annually to the JS J7-maintained Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) federation Master Class List (MCL).
Develop and maintain JTDS Order of Battle (OBS) files for JLVC-supported exercises.
Collaborate directly with JS J7 database personnel to build and manage maritime OOB (blue, red, green) within JTDS databases for each event.
Ensure naming conventions are consistent between JTDS OBS and NTB database, rationalizing data for seamless synchronization.
Coordinate and track the progress of FST-O submitted database requirements with NCTE Software Engineering and Engineering Support teams.
Act as a liaison with in-service engineering activities to address database issues swiftly during training event execution.
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree in a related field with 0 years of experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience.
Skills & Requirements: U.S. Citizenship.
Active Secret Clearance (with potential upgrade to Top Secret).
Technical leadership skills to identify engineering domain issues and engage appropriate engineering personnel.
Knowledge of distributed simulation protocols (HLA, DIS).
Familiarity with networking concepts, architectures, and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
Proficiency in Linux command line and Windows operating systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
Preferred Requirements Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
Experience with MS Visio for technical architecture drawings.
Familiarity with Navy systems and commands.
Knowledge of Navy C4I tactical systems, such as Link 16 and GCCS.
Physical Requirements Experience with MS Visio for technical architecture drawings.
Familiarity with Navy systems and commands.
Knowledge of Navy C4I tactical systems, such as Link 16 and GCCS.
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 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- for assistance. Press for HII Mission Technologies.