Subject Matter Expert; NGTS Data Development-ELINT-Journeyman

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense – we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting‑edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Subject Matter Expert (NGTS Data Development‑ELINT) – Journeyman

Salary: $ – $ (commensurate with experience). This position is not eligible for remote work; on‑site support is required.

Location(s):
California, Maryland and Patuxent River, Maryland.

The Simulation Environment Modeling (SEM) product suite supports modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed. The Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research and development.

• Assists the software development team in developing an advanced synthetic training environment to support military pilot training
• Applies tactical knowledge to support the development of entity models
• Performs Tech‑ELINT analysis on complex waveforms associated with a wide range of red and blue force systems
• Works with software programmers to develop and refine simulation presentation of real‑world ELINT parametric data
• Performs signal translation of waveform data into descriptive and behavioral modeling and simulation language for development and test
• Conducts specific technical duties on NGTS
• Performs threat system analysis and sensor modeling of radars, electronic warfare (EW) systems, countermeasures, electro‑optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems and various weapons
• Conducts specific sensor research, analysis, correlation and assessment in order to reproduce the sensor as a software model through a suite of NGTS data editing tools
• Participates in software test activities (test procedure creation, test plan development, etc.)
• Understands/discusses simulation requirements with the customers
• Documents/tracks requirements and provides technical input to modelers related to fidelity, accuracy and intended use
• Acts as liaison with aircrew and program leads

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 8 years of relevant work experience
• 8 years of experience with tactical military aviation (fighter, attack, support aircraft or rotary‑wing) supporting a minimum of one of the sensors/systems listed below in an aircrew, ground operator, or flight test environment:
• Radar and/or radar warning receivers
• Threat system analysis, electronic countermeasures and/or other Electronic Warfare systems
• EO/IR
• Air‑to‑air weapons, air‑to‑ground weapons and/or surface‑to‑air weapons
• Recent/relevant knowledge of tactics, training and procedures for deployment of the systems (listed above) in a current combat environment
• Understanding of RADAR fundamentals
• Understanding of Electronic Order of Battle
• Basic understanding of weapon engagements and supporting guidance systems
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Experience as an Electronic Warfare Operator, Flag Plot Analyst or a Threat Training SME
• Basic knowledge of XML files
• Experience with NGTS or other simulation
• Experience supporting model and simulation efforts
• Experience performing software testing
• Experience utilizing intelligence sites

Candidates must demonstrate a customer‑focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard‑working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team‑oriented culture.

The employee works in a classified office space, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc. Travel may be required to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site, occasionally…