Terrain Database Engineer - Security Clearance

Position: Terrain Database Engineer - 27680 with Security Clearance
Location: Nellis Air Force Base

Requisition Number: 27680 Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $ 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 C5

ISR, 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,  for a short video:  Summary HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Terrain Database Engineer to support the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center - Nellis (JITTC-N), located at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV.

In this role, you will help maintain, enhance, and expand the data environments that power JSE simulators. This position is ideal for a Software Engineer-type professional with strong database and scripting skills who can support a wide range of technical tasks across the program. This is an on-site role at Nellis AFB (non-remote role). Impact Your work directly contributes to the performance and realism of next-generation simulation and test environments.

By ensuring databases, terrain data, and storage systems are optimized and reliable, you help maintain critical capabilities for Air Force training and test missions. What you will do
* Maintain continuous operation of multiple data storage solutions supporting the JSE (SQL databases, terrain databases, and related systems)
* Modify and expand existing databases to support simulation boundary growth
* Monitor databases to ensure consistent and optimized performance
* Support development teams in designing new database structures and programs
* Write scripts, queries, and support tools to increase storage capacity and system efficiency
* Generate and review system and database reports
* Perform debugging and resolve database program/script conflicts
* Follow best practices for secure data storage, backup, and archiving
* Document configuration, performance, and database design processes
* Stay current on database engineering tools, trends, and best practices What you must have Education & Years of Experience (one of the following):
* 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field
* 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field
* A PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field
* 9 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Experience with database design, modification, maintenance, and performance tuning
* Ability to write scripts, queries, and support utilities (e.g., SQL, Python, Bash, Power Shell, or similar)
* Familiarity with secure storage, backup, and data-handling best practices
* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across database and storage systems
* Ability to document workflows, processes, and technical configurations
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
* Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet customer requirements Credentials
* Must have held an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI with relevant SAP/SAR access.
* U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with terrain databases or simulation-related data environments
* Experience supporting modeling, simulation, test, or training systems
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