DTS Sim/Stim Systems Integration Engineer

Primary responsibility is the integration & interoperability of the Distributed Missile Defense System (MDS) framework, weapons and sensor models, and Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) provided by the various element program offices into the DTS Sim/Stim product. The DTS Sim/Stim is a system of systems consisting of distributed training and exercise frameworks as well as weapons systems and sensor modeling applications. The DTS Sim/Stim is the primary driver that provides the stimulus needed to enable Warfighters to train on their operational Missile Defense systems at their warfighting location.

• The Systems Integrator is responsible for coordinating the development and interoperability of the C2BMC Distributed Training System.
• Responsible for maintaining, installing and planning the current and future iterations of the DTS Sim/Stim equipment.
• Responsibilities require involvement in the planning and coordination of software updates among Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other organizations to facilitate seamless integration of evolving components within the product suite.
• Tasks include loading, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting the various Modeling & Simulation components within the DTS Sim/Stim environment.
• Integration efforts will include the analysis and troubleshooting of various tactical messaging protocols such as TADIL-J/Link16, VMF, B-Series, BXS/XML, and ADIP formats.
• Knowledge of networks, protocols, and RHEL commands will be required in the troubleshooting of various interfaces within and external to the DTS Sim/Stim Product Suite.
• The DTS SimStim uses a RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system. Administration experience with Linux based Operating Systems, System Security, and maintenance of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTs) products such as Java and MySQL is highly preferred.
• Experience operating within a Linux based environment is required.
• Additional tasks include aiding team members in troubleshooting, configuration management, architecture and integration of Blue Force Lay-downs (BFL) in accordance with directives.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree in STEM.
• Proficient in System Administration, configuration management and operations.
• Experience in operating a Linux based systems is a must.
• Aptitude for rapidly learning various operating systems and commands.
• Must be able to adapt to short term deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication/presentation skills.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Security certified or have the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Must also possess or obtain a Linux or comparable Operating System certification.
• The candidate must be able to work well within a small team of up to five engineers, but also be self-motivated, able to take the initiative to run a task from start to finish without constant supervision and be able to relay findings in a timely and clear manner.
• Communication and documentation skills
• Ability to provide briefings and demonstrations or generating documents and artifacts on system capabilities and architectures.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with containerization, virtualization, Kubernetes orchestration, Helm chart development and deployment, RESTful API integration, and other technical solutions to maximize efficiency by balancing SW performance with available HW platforms.
• Knowledge of MDS. Previous experience in an operations center. Previous experience working with SSF, OSF, OSM, EADSIM, JSAF, MDST, FOXSIM, BOA, C2BMC, GFC, or other real-time simulations.
• Familiarity with DIS, TCP, UDP, and Multicast. Familiarity with VMF, TADIL-J, S-TADIL J, IBS, ADSI, CNIP, TDACS and other Tactical Data Links.
• Network connectivity/troubleshooting knowledge and Information Assurance (procedures and patching) background a plus.