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F-35 FIAB Software Engineer - 27709

HII
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
💰 $150,000/yr($101,799/yr$150,000/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 27709 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $101,799.00 - $150,000.00 

Security Clearance: Top Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Who We Are

HII’s Mission Technologies Division is seeking an F‑35 Fighter‑In‑A‑Box (FIAB) Software Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team supporting integration efforts within the Modeling, Simulation, and Training environment at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC‑N), located at Nellis AFB, NV. This role directly supports the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center’s Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) team.

As part of this on-site team, the selected candidate will provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) expertise to help develop, refine, and deliver advanced tactics, training, and test capabilities for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC.

What You Will Do

  • Provide on-site support of 31st Combat Training Squadron’s Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) training systems located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.  This role is a member of JSE Engineering Team and will focus primarily on the troubleshooting, configuration, optimization, and development of the F-35 FIAB for advanced synthetic test and training environments within JSE at the JITTC-N.  This will include, but are not limited to:
  • Support JSE F-35 FIAB Daily Operations by monitoring simulator system performance. 
  • Troubleshot JSE F-35 FIAB issues by reviewing FIAB source code and/or JSE Platform Plugin source code.
  • Developing enhancements and optimizing existing F-35 FIAB simulator system.
  • Integration of F-35 FIAB other platforms.
  • Develop and assist with accurately reporting F-35 FIAB and JPP to deficiencies. 

What You Must Have

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Candidate must have experience in Software Development and Software Design.
  • Candidate must have proficiency working in a Linux command-line environment.
  • Candiate must have strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills working independently and as part of a technical team. 
  • Candidate must demonstrat strong work ethic and initiative to troubleshoot, address, and prevent problems on complex tasks and systems.
  • Candidate must have had an active Top Secret security clearance within the last 24 months.
  • Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and relevant SAP/SAR clearances. 

Bonus Points For Having!

  • Software Develop

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