Operations, Tactical Simulation Integration SME

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Tactical aviation professional supporting simulation and sustainment of training capabilities at HII Mission Technologies. Collaborating to enhance mission readiness through advanced simulation systems.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeNellis AFB • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $151,924 - $235,040 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an operational expert in 5th‑generation tactics, threat employment, and mission execution, ensuring accurate and realistic modeling within JSE‑N and associated platforms.
Provide hands‑on technical support across JSE‑N, GRID, NGTS, FIAB, and battlespace environments, including integration, troubleshooting, and validation of system components.
Apply practical, experience‑based knowledge to develop, update, test, and correct models, entities, threat behaviors, and battlespace configurations.
Collaborate with government operators, engineers, and developers to ensure operational realism across all simulated environments.
Conduct operational analysis and mission effectiveness assessments using simulation tools.
Lead or support test events, integration activities, and mission execution as a trusted SME.
Contribute to trade studies, architecture discussions, and system improvements using operational judgment and simulation‑driven insights.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR 13 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree; OR 10 years relevant experience with a PhD/JD; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years of relevant experience.
Tactical aviation aircrew duties, especially in 5th‑generation platforms
Hands‑on technical work within JSE, GRID, NGTS, FIAB, or similar M&S environments
On‑the‑job software testing, integration, troubleshooting, or correction
Experience updating battlespace configurations and JTB integration workflows
Leadership during test, integration, and mission execution operations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage competing operational and technical priorities
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational analysismission effectiveness assessmentsmodel developmentsystem integrationtroubleshootingsoftware testingbattlespace configurationthreat employment5th-generation tacticssimulation tools

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationoperational judgmentprioritizationteamworkproblem-solvingtechnical supportadaptabilityanalytical thinking