Federation Manager; Engineer Systems

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Engineer Systems 3 – Federation Manager in support of Navy Surface Warfare Center – Corona (NSWC Corona) in providing Marine Corps Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training. This person supports operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps LVC training systems to ensure they are compatible, interoperable, and meet USMC and the Fleet's training needs.

This position is located at the Training Support Center (TSC), Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, HI.

Additionally, this position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

• Maintain the operational readiness of the LVC federation, ensuring that all systems are calibrated and synchronized for upcoming training exercises. Also plan for scalability by anticipating future needs and integrating additional capabilities without disrupting ongoing operations.
• Oversee the implementation and management of DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation) and High‑Level Architecture (HLA) protocols to ensure effective and standardized data exchange and interoperability among the various components of the LVC training federation. Ensure all systems are compliant with these protocols to facilitate seamless live, virtual, and constructive interactions.
• Stand up and configure HLA federations specifically for training exercises, ensuring that all participating systems are properly integrated and synchronized to support the planned scenarios. Monitor the federation's performance throughout the exercise to troubleshoot and optimize in real time.
• Manage and synchronize enumerations across all simulation platforms to ensure they match the master class list. Update and maintain a consistent and accurate representation of entities, activities, and interactions within the LVC training environment to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
• Regularly assess and ensure compatibility of all simulation systems with DIS and HLA protocols. Verify that hardware and software configurations adhere to protocol specifications and can interoperate within the established LVC architecture without issues.
• Coordinate and manage system updates and upgrades to maintain protocol compatibility. Ensure that all system modifications enhance integration with DIS and HLA environments, supporting the broader objectives of the LVC federation.
• Conduct rigorous integration testing across different systems participating in the federation to verify their compatibility with DIS and HLA protocols. Identify and address integration issues that could hinder interoperability or performance during LVC exercises.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues specifically related to DIS and HLA protocols. Troubleshoot problems during live exercises, virtual simulations, or constructive scenario implementations that stem from protocol misconfigurations or incompatibilities.
• Provide real‑time technical support during LVC training exercises, ensuring that any DIS and HLA related issues are quickly identified and addressed to minimize impact on training effectiveness.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurrent or critical issues associated with DIS and HLA protocols. Document findings and implement long‑term solutions to prevent future occurrences, enhancing system reliability and training accuracy.

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.
• Must be familiar with Linux command line and Windows operating systems.
• Must have technical leadership ability. During LVC training event execution, must be able to address technical issues by understanding which engineering domain problems belong to and then assign engineers from the appropriate domains to resolve issues.
• Must have excellent written and verbal…