Subject Matter Expert; NGTS Data Development-ELINT-Journeyman

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AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Subject Matter Expert (NGTS Data Development‑ELINT)‑Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $ – $ and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on‑site support is required.

California, Maryland and Patuxent River, Maryland. To learn more about these areas, please visit:

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