Flight Simulation Technician / J-NEEO / Nellis AFB

Description:WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Simulator Technician to work on a team executing integration efforts on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training environment at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center - Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis AFB, NV to support the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) team.

This position will be responsible for providing on-site Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) and Air Combat Command (ACC); establishing and delivering high-end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC; providing mission execution and support for a broad range of Joint Tactics, Integration, and Control Center-Nellis (JITTC-N) test and training events, including training combat/tactical warfighters, C4ISR/remote sensing capabilities integration and training, and battle-space awareness; and assisting the government in expanding centrally managed capabilities beyond Nellis AFB, providing distributed JITTC-N training support to other service/joint partner facilities.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Creating and implementing systems software to analyzing data to improve existing ones, increasing productivity in the workplace.
  • Work toward balancing various aspects of the project, including complex issues such as architecture and system dynamics.
  • Performs operations, maintenance and troubleshooting on all systems in order to ensure reliability, availability and maintainability of JITTC-N systems.
  • Conducts comprehensive analyses of total systems, including technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness
  • Perform system analyses all aspects of the system lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and disposal.
  • Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Documents and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.
  • Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.

Join Lockheed Martin's innovative aerospace and defense team, enjoy professional development opportunities, collaborate with bright minds, access competitive benefits, and work with cutting-edge technology on groundbreaking projects.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A current active Top Secret Level Clearance with an investigation completed within the last 5 years is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR Clearance.
  • Security + Certification.
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field OR High School Diploma OR equivalent experience/combined education.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Linux system administration.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software contexts, including integration with diverse display solutions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of network administration principles as they apply to simulator systems.
  • Awareness of, and adherence to information security best practices.
  • Proficiency in performing configuration management and collaborating with other configuration managers.
  • Detail-oriented and capable of managing complex systems in a high-stakes environment.
  • Ability to write processes for simulator technicians and engineers.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills, to produce and maintain technical documents and procedures.
  • Ability to create and maintain data logging procedures and reports to identify issues, submit deficiency reports (DRs) to relevant subject matter experts (SMEs), and help find and resolve required solutions and future requirements.
  • Must be a self-starter able to work independently or as part of a larger professional team.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other relevant software.

Desired Skills:

  • Previous or active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Certifications: Linux+, CompTIA+, and Security+.
  • Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), preferably as a Systems Administrator.
  • Previous experience with operating and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Experience in software design, testing, and implementation within DoD flight simulators.
  • Experience contributing to the system design or architecture of new and current systems.
  • Experience with Agile software development practices.
  • Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.
  • Previous experience with ASTI/Chat and/or other communication applications.
  • Current Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification, as defined by the Department of Defense 8570 baseline certifications.
  • Recent experience working in Department of Defense programs.
  • Experience with Air Force programs is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/information technology or in a related field.
  • Previous DoD simulation experience with emphasis on fourth and fifth generation military aircraft simulators across distributed network operations.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Product Support

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First

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