Junior Simulator Operator

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.

The Junior Simulator Operator is responsible for the operational readiness, maintenance and care of the Flight Simulator and designated work space as allotted by the government in addition to other duties specific to the Flight simulator.

The ideal candidate for this position will  provide Low Observable (LO) airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) simulator support to real-world operations, training, and exercises. This exciting opportunity will also create, modify, and manage Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping tiles and targets for virtual landscaping and sensor targeting requirements. If you have supported the RQ 170, F 117, F-22 or B 2 aircraft apply today! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• • Create, modify, and manage Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping tiles and targets forvirtual landscaping and sensor targeting requirements.
  • Create and modify simulation scenarios using Extended Air Defense Simulator (EADSIM), orcurrent simulation tools, to provide high-fidelity training for RQ-170 crews.
  • Operate and manage simulators for training and test purposes. Duties will include providing whiteforce and external injects to scenarios
  • Maintain proficiency with mission planning process and manage simulator mission plans andscenarios
  • Support mission planners with Order of Battle information from the simulation scenarios andassist with the building of mission plans, as required.
  • Liaise with the System Program Office (SPO), staff, other DoD organizations, and missionplanning experts to remain current on LO ISR system capabilities, developments and initiatives inorder to best advise unit leadership, tacticians, test directors, program managers and missionplanners on policies, positions, plans and execution.
  • Advise and recommend options to manage and improve LO ISR mission planning processes andprocedures, efficiency and effectiveness, equipment capabilities and training requirements ateach post- mission debrief.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to unit-led LO ISR related exercises, tests,experimentation and table top events contributing to the sustainment and modernization of LOISR assets and associated infrastructure.
  • Provide SME support to provide input and changes to mission qualification, continuationtraining, and FTU course syllabus.
  • Provide support to program management reviews, human machine interface, missionplanning and other working groups, conferences.
  • Assists with monitoring the state of health of Program Security and make suggestions forimprovements as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

The required skills and knowledge include:

• Possess a minimum of four and a half years of experience in flight mission planning and utilizing mission planning systems for military weapon systems within the last two years.
• Possess four and a half years of experience with Air defense Systems, Electronic War-fare and other national, international and theater-level threat system capabilities, developments and initiatives as they pertain to mission planning.
• Possess a minimum of eighteen months of experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop within the last 12 months.

Education

The minimum level of education required is: High school diploma

Desired Requirements

The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:

Experience with LO mission planning is desirable, but not required.

Other Qualifications

Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $100000 to $120000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.