Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer - SECRET

Job Description

Are you an experienced Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer with demonstrated experience in the execution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments?

Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA!

As a Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer , you will :

• Be able to create realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means
• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company.
• Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology
• Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program
• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer includes :

• Serve as a dedicated engineer for all joint training events, interoperability testing and sustainment of ARCNet portals in the field at joint locations
• Expert integration between joint training systems and the DTOC's synthetic training environment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience; a combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of degree
• SECRET clearance
• Minimum three (3) years in DMO community working with Air Force and Joint DMO partners
• Experience bridging Live, Virtual and Constructive training systems together
• Must be able to become expert user of network routing applications, with expert understanding of connectivity between remote sites to the DTOC, and to the Event Control Centers
• Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS / HLA / TENA packets using Wireshark, DIS Packet Analyzer or similar software tools
• General knowledge of SISO and AF Standards related to Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol
• Must have working knowledge of various Air Force and Joint Distributed Training Networks, fundamental knowledge of how various networks function and understanding how to connect to partner networks and systems
• Must have experience working with various DoD simulator architecture / data management (DIS, HLA, TENA, etc.) and how to translate from one to another
• Must have experience working with DIS / HLA / TENA IP-based radio communication solutions and commonly used simulation Image and Environment Generator applications
• Maintain Security+ Certification

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide.

Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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