Sr. Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist

Requisition Number: 27747 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $135,135.00 - $200,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Summary HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist to support advanced modeling, simulation, and tactical employment activities within the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This role is suited for a highly experienced operator with deep understanding of Fifth‑Generation Fighter/Strike capabilities, advanced sensors, weapons, and multi‑platform tactics. As part of the Modeling, Simulation, and Training team, you will plan, build, execute, and debrief complex tactical scenarios for test and training events. You will work with stakeholders, simulator operators, and mission planners to ensure realistic representation of Blue/Red force capabilities, platform behaviors, and threat environments. This position directly contributes to large‑force exercises, mission rehearsals, and T&E events supporting the Navy and joint warfighters. Impact Your operational expertise will shape mission realism used to evaluate next‑generation capabilities, advanced weapon systems, and tactics development. You will help ensure aviators, analysts, and test teams experience scenarios that faithfully reflect real‑world tactical environments-strengthening mission readiness and decision-making. Key Responsibilities

• Operate simulation cockpits or consoles to replicate Bomber and Fighter/Strike aircraft capabilities, including advanced sensors, HOTAS workflows, and multi‑ship tactics.
• Plan, design, execute, and debrief tactical missions and scenarios supporting test, training, and evaluation events in JSE.
• Act as Mission Director when required, ensuring coordinated execution of multi‑platform scenarios.
• Provide subject matter expertise on 5th‑Gen platform employment, threat and friendly TTPs, weapons effects, EW, C2, and multi‑domain integration.
• Coordinate with simulator operators and test participants to manage both manned and constructive entities during events.
• Orchestrate Large Force Exercises (LFEs), including multi‑platform integration and scenario sequencing.
• Develop, refine, and support system requirements, operational workflows, system development, and test and evaluation activities.
• Create and maintain mission‑planning materials, briefing/academic content, and scenario documentation.
• Operate JIAB components, simulation applications, and debriefing tools; log and troubleshoot software issues.
• Support integration of new aircraft, weapons, sensors, and threat models into JSE.
• Provide instructor‑level insights to shape tactical training and test event design.
• May perform additional coordination, administrative, or managerial tasks as needed.

What you must have

• 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
• Operational, tactical, training, or test experience involving military platforms; weapons systems; sensors; EW; C2; UAV operations; or avionics/mission systems.
• Prior operational, mission crew, or tactical training/test platform crewmember experience (aircrew or simulator equivalent).
• Strong communication, briefing, and technical collaboration skills.
• Ability to support on‑site operations; remote work is not available for this position.
• Ability to work morning or evening shifts to meet test/training schedules.
• Current or active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Current or active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with GRID, NGTS, DIADS, ART, WSCE, FIAB, VATS, HIS, or other JSE‑related simulation systems.
• Weapons School graduate (any service).
• Prior qualification in a 5th‑Generation aircraft or simulator (F‑35, F‑22, etc.).
• Experience supporting or executing scenarios within the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).

Physical Requirements

• Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity to support simulation console operation and mission management tasks.
• Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies. Huntington Ingalls Industries