C2 integration & support engineer - 30610

Requisition Number: 30610

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $95,416.00 - $140,000.00

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a C2 Integration & Support Engineer to support the Modeling, Simulation, and Training (MST) environment at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC‑N). In this role, you’ll help deliver advanced training and test capabilities for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and support complex, distributed mission operations across the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide mission execution support for JITTC‑N training and test events, including 31CTS CRC exercises, Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), and Large Force Exercises (LFE).
• Perform operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of simulation and C2 systems to ensure full operational readiness.
• Support C2 software environments including Solipsys MSCT, BC3, ASCOT7, Sonomarc communications systems, and chat clients.
• Configure and validate MSCT feeds to inject virtual radar data and ensure accurate, low‑latency track correlation in operational displays.
• Administer Sonomarc servers and client profiles to replicate realistic UHF/VHF radios, secure voice networks, and operational chat.
• Serve as the primary console engineer during crew training events and multi‑node exercises.
• Diagnose network issues such as packet loss, DIS coordinate mismatches, and data translation errors between simulation systems and operational equipment.
• Apply OS patches, implement DISA STIGs, and maintain system baselines in accordance with RMF cybersecurity requirements.
• Work with RHEL, Windows Server, Active Directory, ESXi virtualization, and diskless operating systems.
• Employ DIS, HLA, Link 16, and JREAP protocols to connect synthetic assets into the Live‑Virtual‑Constructive (LVC) battlespace.
• Conduct system integration, testing, requirements analysis, and technical planning across the system lifecycle.

What you must have

• 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combinations (master’s, PhD, HS + experience).
• Experience with network protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current IAT Level II certification.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support mission requirements.
• Active TS within the last 24 months and ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with advanced military aircraft simulators or JSE‑related systems.
• Hands‑on experience with MSCT, BC3, ASCOT7, Sonomarc, or similar C2/simulation environments.
• Experience with DIS/HLA, Link 16, JREAP, and distributed simulation operations.
• DoD or Air Force program experience.
• Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting CRC, DMO, or LFE mission sets.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.