Apr 1
Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$90,000 - $100,000
Occasional travel
Military and Law Enforcement
Orlando, FL (On-Site/Office)
Job Overview:
PPC is looking for aircrew/rated members with hands-on Integration and Testing experience for a fast-paced, growing, dynamic position supporting distributed simulation and training programs in Orlando, Florida. This Systems Engineer position is in support of the Federation Integration and Testing program for the United States Air Force (USAF) Combat Air Force (CAF) Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) program. In order to be successful in this position, a candidate - above all other qualities - must have an understanding of and experience operating in the complex modern air combat environment.
The candidate will be responsible for the integration and acceptance of various USAF weapon system simulators and sites onto the DMON with the goal being to provide high quality, realistic distributed simulation training to crewmembers from the USAF and the other military services. The simulators on the CAF DMON utilize the DIS or HLA simulation protocols. Familiarity with these protocols, and/or designing, developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems is a significant secondary experience basis for a successful candidate. Testing experience (I&T, VV&A, OT&E, or system analysis and troubleshooting of technical systems) is also a desired experience basis. The candidate will be working in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day to day basis supporting or leading the acceptance of new simulator systems and simulator sites onto the DMON, conducting ‘real time’ troubleshooting of interoperability issues during DMON events and aiding the resolution of documented interoperability issues across the DMON. Since the DMON is worldwide (CONUS, O-CONUS, PACAF and USAFE), this position requires the candidate to be willing to support I&T activities on an occasional ‘non-normal’ workday basis or for more than a normal 8 hour work day.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus’ guiding principles – Purpose, Proficiency and Character. PatchPlus’ purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
Analysis performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Performs integration and testing activities with contractor provided equipment and systems with various government provided systems
Generates test plans, test reports, system and software problem reports, and tracks issues through resolution
Requirements:
Bachelor's in in Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science, or experience in a related technical field with 2 years of experience OR Masters with 0 years of experience
or
Bachelor's in in Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science, or experience in a related technical field with 5 years of experience OR Masters with 3 years of experience
US Citizenship required / DoD Top Secret clearance
Recent USAF, USN, USMC, or USA rated operational experience specifically related to the air combat environment and air combat systems (some examples are, but not limited to – fighter or bomber pilot/navigator, combat helicopter pilot, special operations pilot, RPA pilot); or non-rated air combat control experience (some examples are, but not limited to – AWACS/Hawkeye controller, Combat Controller, JTAC).
Ability to occasionally support integration testing efforts, meetings or other activities outside of a normal 9 AM - 5 PM (8 hour work day) work schedule including both very early AM and very late PM integration testing activities.
Ability to compose high quality work materials such as test procedures, briefing slides, detailed reports, work-related manuals, or publications
Ability to comprehend, analyze and propose solutions to complex interoperability problems
Ability to coordinate, lead & document integration or testing related working groups
Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the field of Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science
Experience with distributed simulation protocols such as DIS, HLA, TENA
Experience in developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems.
Experience in integration & test, VV&A, operational evaluation, or system analysis and troubleshooting of technical systems.
Experience with use and operations of DoD Aircraft Systems such as IFF, Radar Systems, Radio Communications, Data Links, Munitions, Electronic Warfare, Aircraft Representation
Experience performing computer system and software performance analysis
Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function
Additional Comments:
-Funded position
-Start Date ASAP
Benefits:
Highly Competitive Compensation Package
401K Plan
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
Annual Performance Bonuses
Paid Federal Holidays (FT positions only)
Paid Time Off (FT positions only)
Health and Wellness Benefits
Disability / Vision / Dental / Life Insurance
& Much More…
For a comprehensive list of the benefits offered by PatchPlus, please see Our Company Culture.
ABOUT PPC:
PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.
PPC is looking for aircrew/rated members with hands-on Integration and Testing experience for a fast-paced, growing, dynamic position supporting distributed simulation and training programs in Orlando, Florida. This Systems Engineer position is in support of the Federation Integration and Testing program for the United States Air Force (USAF) Combat Air Force (CAF) Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) program. In order to be successful in this position, a candidate - above all other qualities - must have an understanding of and experience operating in the complex modern air combat environment.
The candidate will be responsible for the integration and acceptance of various USAF weapon system simulators and sites onto the DMON with the goal being to provide high quality, realistic distributed simulation training to crewmembers from the USAF and the other military services. The simulators on the CAF DMON utilize the DIS or HLA simulation protocols. Familiarity with these protocols, and/or designing, developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems is a significant secondary experience basis for a successful candidate. Testing experience (I&T, VV&A, OT&E, or system analysis and troubleshooting of technical systems) is also a desired experience basis. The candidate will be working in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day to day basis supporting or leading the acceptance of new simulator systems and simulator sites onto the DMON, conducting ‘real time’ troubleshooting of interoperability issues during DMON events and aiding the resolution of documented interoperability issues across the DMON. Since the DMON is worldwide (CONUS, O-CONUS, PACAF and USAFE), this position requires the candidate to be willing to support I&T activities on an occasional ‘non-normal’ workday basis or for more than a normal 8 hour work day.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus’ guiding principles – Purpose, Proficiency and Character. PatchPlus’ purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
Analysis performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Performs integration and testing activities with contractor provided equipment and systems with various government provided systems
Generates test plans, test reports, system and software problem reports, and tracks issues through resolution
Requirements:
Bachelor's in in Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science, or experience in a related technical field with 2 years of experience OR Masters with 0 years of experience
or
Bachelor's in in Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science, or experience in a related technical field with 5 years of experience OR Masters with 3 years of experience
US Citizenship required / DoD Top Secret clearance
Recent USAF, USN, USMC, or USA rated operational experience specifically related to the air combat environment and air combat systems (some examples are, but not limited to – fighter or bomber pilot/navigator, combat helicopter pilot, special operations pilot, RPA pilot); or non-rated air combat control experience (some examples are, but not limited to – AWACS/Hawkeye controller, Combat Controller, JTAC).
Ability to occasionally support integration testing efforts, meetings or other activities outside of a normal 9 AM - 5 PM (8 hour work day) work schedule including both very early AM and very late PM integration testing activities.
Ability to compose high quality work materials such as test procedures, briefing slides, detailed reports, work-related manuals, or publications
Ability to comprehend, analyze and propose solutions to complex interoperability problems
Ability to coordinate, lead & document integration or testing related working groups
Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the field of Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science
Experience with distributed simulation protocols such as DIS, HLA, TENA
Experience in developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems.
Experience in integration & test, VV&A, operational evaluation, or system analysis and troubleshooting of technical systems.
Experience with use and operations of DoD Aircraft Systems such as IFF, Radar Systems, Radio Communications, Data Links, Munitions, Electronic Warfare, Aircraft Representation
Experience performing computer system and software performance analysis
Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function
Additional Comments:
-Funded position
-Start Date ASAP
Benefits:
Highly Competitive Compensation Package
401K Plan
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
Annual Performance Bonuses
Paid Federal Holidays (FT positions only)
Paid Time Off (FT positions only)
Health and Wellness Benefits
Disability / Vision / Dental / Life Insurance
& Much More…
For a comprehensive list of the benefits offered by PatchPlus, please see Our Company Culture.
ABOUT PPC:
PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.
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