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General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

Joint Live Virtual Constructive Terrain Technician Senior

Data EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchofield Barracks, HI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Modeling and Simulation, or a related technical discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, relevant experience, or specialized technical training.
  • At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in terrain development, database development, modeling and simulation, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience developing, modifying, validating, and sustaining JLVC simulation terrain and parametric data sets using JTDS or VISTA.
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines, schemas, and integrations connecting simulation systems to exercise and mission-command environments.
  • Experience with terrain generation and visualization, including elevation data, imagery, feature data, and three-dimensional terrain products.
  • Experience with geospatial data formats and standards, including vector, elevation, imagery, and other spatial data formats.
  • Experience converting, transforming, and validating data between multiple geospatial and simulation formats.
  • Experience with terrain quality assurance, including accuracy checks, data validation, and fidelity assessments.
  • Experience with configuration and version management of terrain products.
  • Experience with simulation interoperability and understanding how terrain products support distributed training environments.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification is required within 6 months of hire.
  • A Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a senior technician or technical lead responsible for terrain/database production, validation, and configuration management.
  • Experience translating operational scenarios and training requirements into realistic terrain and simulation database products.
  • Ability to manage multiple terrain and database development efforts while meeting exercise timelines.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and coordinate with the broader JLVC and MTC technical team.
  • Willingness to learn and work both as part of a team and independently with minimal guidance.
  • Willingness to work onsite at a customer site and travel moderately to other customer sites in the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Build high-fidelity terrain and simulation products that accurately represent operational environments and support realistic collective training environments.
  • Translate unit training requirements and operational scenarios into customized terrain products that enhance training realism.
  • Create simulation databases with accurate infrastructure and environmental features.
  • Validate terrain product accuracy through quality-control processes that identify discrepancies, missing data, and fidelity issues before exercise execution.
  • Assist with formatting and importing/exporting terrain products across simulation platforms.
  • Refine terrain products based on exercise feedback, after-action reviews, and evolving training objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience developing, modifying, and managing terrain and database products for military simulations or training systems.
  • Experience supporting Army or Joint collective training events.
  • Strong, effective presentation and communication skills.

About the Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

GDIT builds and runs technology systems for U.S. government agencies, including defense, intelligence and civilian organizations. Its work spans cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development, with tools tailored to sensitive missions and large agency operations. The company combines its own reusable technology solutions with commercial products, then earns revenue through contracts to design, integrate, modernize and operate customer systems, including support for both classified and unclassified networks. It also supplies technical expertise and daily operational support, and is a business unit of General Dynamics headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Founded
1999

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