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American Systems Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer - SECRET - (24393) in Des Moines, Iowa
Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer - SECRET - (24393)
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Job Title / Level
Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer - SECRET
Clearance Required?
Secret
Location:
Des Moines, IA 50321 US (Primary)
% Travel
10 - 20%
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 lead technology integrator for joint Distributed Training Networking interconnection
Serve as lead technology integrator for Modeling & Simulation interoperability
Serve as lead technology integrator for OTI-based technologies
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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