Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer - SECRET - (24393) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title / Level Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer - SECRET Clearance Required? Secret Location: Des Moines, IA 50321 US (Primary) % Travel 10 - 20% Job Description Are you an experienced Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer with demonstrated experience in the execution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA! As a Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer, you will: + Be able to create realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means + Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company. + Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology + Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program + Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. + Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! + Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. A week in the life of a Joint Operations M&S Systems Engineer includes: + Serve as lead technology integrator for joint Distributed Training Networking interconnection + Serve as lead technology integrator for Modeling & Simulation interoperability + Serve as lead technology integrator for OTI-based technologies Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree and five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience; a combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of degree + SECRET clearance + Minimum three (3) years in DMO community working with Air Force and Joint DMO partners + Experience bridging Live, Virtual and Constructive training systems together + Must be able to become expert user of network routing applications, with expert understanding of connectivity between remote sites to the DTOC, and to the Event Control Centers + Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA/TENA packets using Wireshark, DIS Packet Analyzer or similar software tools + General knowledge of SISO and AF Standards related to Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol + Must have working knowledge of various Air Force and Joint Distributed Training Networks, fundamental knowledge of how various networks function and understanding how to connect to partner networks and systems + Must have experience working with various DoD simulator architecture/data management (DIS, HLA, TENA, etc.) and how to translate from one to another + Must have experience working with DIS/HLA/TENA IP-based radio communication solutions and commonly used simulation Image and Environment Generator applications + Maintain Security+ Certification Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: + Forbes National Best Midsize Companies + Energage National Best Workplaces + Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: + U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion + BEST FOR VETS by Military Times + TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation