Navy Training Baseline Technical Lead – Engineer Software

• Provide senior-level technical leadership and architectural oversight for NTB software systems across JSAF, JBUS, RAVE, ERM, MDS, NEXUS, JMAC, CS3, and ATD
• Lead the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of advanced applications software and distributed simulation systems
• Define long-range development roadmaps, modernization strategies, and technical execution plans for NTB products
• Serve as spokesperson and technical authority for NTB software engineering with government sponsors, Fleet users, and managerial leadership
• Conduct multidisciplinary research with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and modeling and simulation SMEs
• Assess user needs, system performance gaps, and enterprise architecture constraints; develop solutions for Navy training requirements
• Guide teams on programming techniques, coding standards, security requirements, automation strategies, and Dev Sec Ops  practices
• Ensure compliance with software standards, DISA STIGs, cyber requirements, and NCTE enterprise technical guidance
• Oversee development on Red Hat Linux using Java, JavaScript (ExtJS/Vue), shell scripting, IntelliJ/Eclipse, Git, and CI/CD tool chains
• Drive integration and interoperability across LVC systems, including TENA, HLA, DIS, and C4I interfaces
• Author or review technical reports, architecture documents, user guides, proposals, and briefings
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and foster cross-team collaboration and continuous improvement
• Work in an office environment; some on-site support at NCTE facilities may be required

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
• Deep expertise in software architecture, large-scale system design, distributed simulation systems, and advanced Java development
• Ability to independently determine technical direction, initiate assignments, and achieve long range objectives
• Proven leadership in developing complex modeling & simulation capabilities within LVC training environments
• Expert-level proficiency in Linux-based development, multithreaded applications, debugging tools, Git-based software configuration management, and modern Dev Sec Ops  methodologies
• Strong understanding of OO design, secure development practices, networked systems, and enterprise software patterns
• Ability to advise management and customers on advanced research studies and technical applications
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to guide discussions with senior government stakeholders and lead engineering teams
• U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Preferred:
  Experience with NCTE systems, NTB applications, and Fleet training environments
• Preferred:
  Experience with TENA, HLA, DIS, and distributed simulation interoperability patterns
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with ActiveMQ, Gradle, OSGi, Jenkins, Sonar Qube, database development, secure coding standards (DISA ASD STIG), cryptographic logon, role-based access control, and C4I systems

Demonstrates extensive expertise in software architecture, large-scale system design, and advanced Java development, with a strong focus on Linux-based development and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor junior engineers, and effectively communicate with senior stakeholders in complex modeling and simulation environments.

• Software Architecture
• Large-Scale System Design
• Advanced Java Development
• Linux-Based Development
• Dev Sec Ops  Methodologies

• Distributed Simulation Systems
• Multithreaded Applications
• Debugging Tools
• Object-Oriented Design Secure Development Practices

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Leadership in Engineering Teams

• Secret Security Clearance

• NCTE Systems
• NTB Applications
• Fleet Training Environments
• TENA
• HLA
• DIS
• C4I Systems

• Red Hat Linux
• Git
• IntelliJ
• Eclipse
• CI/CD Tool chains