Simulation Team Terrain Database Engineer

Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Leavenworth KS - Fort Leaven, KS 66048, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Professional Services, BMA is seeking a Simulation Support Team Terrain Database Engineer to join our team at our Fort Leavenworth, KS location.

This position is a fulltime Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP).

• The SST Terrain Database Engineer creates digital terrain in support of live, virtual, and constructive simulation applications specifically, for ARNG MCT current mission for the following JLCCTC Federates: WARSIM, BE Server, AARS, MUSE/UAS.
• Creates digital terrain for US Army Mission Command Information Systems.
• Designs and generates new digital terrain, edits digital terrain, and manages terrain databases for all models and Federates within the JLVC, JLCCTC, LVC-G.
• Processes mosaic large aerial imagery datasets
• Develops and analyzes topographic and thematic map data in support of training and operational missions
• Conducts configuration management of the terrain production tools
• Maintains historical terrain, imagery, map, texture and data sets
• Collaborates with other terrain laboratories as required to include, but not limited to, National Simulation Center TPO-C, Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer (DSCENG), and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA); establishing working relationships and refining products
• Operates (as directed) a JLCCTC Federate during a CPX; enabling simultaneous CPX execution.
• Supports JLCCTC CPX operations as needed, such as WARSIM Battle Station Workstation instruction and Over the Shoulder (OTS) support to LOCOM cells during CPXs.

There is a Secret Clearance Requirement for this position.

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the field as a GIS (Geographical Information System) subject matter expert.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in utilizing a combination of COTS and GOTS products including ALL of the following applications:
• ERDAS IMAGINE
• ESRI ArcGIS
• Global Mapper
• Adobe Photoshop
• JLCCTC STT (Site Terrain Tool)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in technical computer operations able to learn JLCCTC Federate operations.
• BS degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology career field. May be waivered if candidate possesses (12) years of experience working in GIS career field.
• Certified GIS Professional, example is membership in GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) organization.

• Position:
  Office environment, occasionally outdoors. Occasional exposure to natural conditions existing at different locations around the US.
• Work Week:
  Monday-Friday (may vary based on mission requirements)
• Work Hours:
  
  0800 - 1700 (may vary based on mission requirements)
• Overtime:
  As Required
• Travel:
  As Required

BMA is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides superior customer service by empowering all levels of our staff to make timely decisions to produce high-quality results. BMA fosters an environment of passion, precision, and dedication in order to fulfill our commitments to our partners, government, and country.

We believe that our employees well-being is paramount to our success so our benefits package has been crafted with that in mind. We offer multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Along with medical coverage, employees have dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability all available to them.

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