Location: Des Moines,IA, USA
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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