SIM Operations Engineer
Edwards AFB, CA$177kPosted May 8, 2026
Experience navigating Linux and Microsoft operating systems via command prompt for simulation execution desired but not required. 8+ years' experience in related engineering discipline Experience with test operations Excellent written and verbal communication skills 5+ years' experience in flight test (operations engineer, test conductor/director, or discipline engineer, non-rated aircrew) Experience using Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) or Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS) simulator software. Familiarity with LINUX and Windows OS Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program Active Secret security clearance granted within the last six years, with the ability to gain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility desired. U.S. Citizenship is required The expected pay range for this position in California is $X115000/year to $177,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. Base pay information is based on market location. LI-RR1 mtsi onsite antelope Participates in simulation event planning process Reads and understands customer requirements documents (test plans, training plans, etc.) Translates customer requirements into requirements for simulation scenarios Assists in writing test/training support plans and other execution materials Participates with simulation scenario development Becomes an expert on one or more systems that support simulation execution (NGTS, DIADS, etc.) Programs simulation area, entities, and environmental conditions to create new simulation scenarios to meet customer requirements Modifies existing simulation scenarios when appropriate to meet customer requirements Participates in simulation event readiness reviews Presents support documentation and scenario development status Receives and executes feedback from review participants Control Room Operation Gains and maintains control room qualifications based on organizational standards Participates in simulation event briefings as required by simulation event leaders Executes simulation start procedures Performs real time simulation equipment/software troubleshooting to correct issues as they arise during simulation events Attends and participates in simulation event debrief sessions Executes data analysis and development of reporting products for customers Creates data requests per organization standards. Delivers these data requests to data management personnel Processes, conditions, or analyzes raw simulation data per test/training support plans and/or associated data analysis plans Assists with data packaging and delivery to customers per test/training support plans or associated data analysis plans