The NGTS Engineer will play a critical role in advancing the operational readiness and tactical accuracy of the B-52 training and simulation systems. This dual-hatted position requires expertise in both Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) engineering and mission planning. This role will develop and maintain sophisticated software models that simulate real-world threat environments while integrating advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) data. Additionally, they will oversee mission planning processes, ensuring alignment with the latest Air Force strategies, visual and radar techniques, and database formats. The NGTS Engineer will enhance system accuracy and mission effectiveness by seamlessly merging engineering proficiency with tactical mission planning, contributing to the overall success of B-52 operations and training.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential job functions for this position include:
NGTS Engineer:
Develop and construct realistic sets of emitter modes by leveraging data from the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) database and other available sources to enhance system accuracy and effectiveness.
Monitor and analyze threat systems that pose risks to the B-52 aircraft during combat sorties, ensuring software adaptations align with potential threats.
Develop and maintain software solutions that incorporate intelligence on weapons platforms, including airborne interceptors, mobile artillery, surface-to-air missile systems, and naval ships.
Model and simulate weapon system behaviors when engaging targets like the B-52, accounting for responses to countermeasures such as jamming, evasive maneuvers, expendables, and varying surface features.
Ensure proficiency in integrating B-52 Electronic Warfare equipment functionality, predicting the response of EC receivers and transmitters within software models.
Support B-52 simulator operations, ensuring software alignment with training and operational requirements.
Implement software solutions that consider the various theaters of operation and the specific functions of air defense weapons.
Integrate different EID mission data versions into software systems, ensuring the impact on Electronic Warfare (EW) station equipment response is accurately reflected.
Utilize the B-52 Electronic Attack Guide to inform software development and ensure adherence to attack and defense protocols.
Represent B-52 TS at NGTS User Conference (NUG).
Other duties as assigned.?
Mission Planning:
Develop, test, oversee, and manage the execution of all planned missions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the mission lifecycle.
Enhance the mission generation process by recommending and implementing improvements to mission planning infrastructure. Standardize and enforce these processes to ensure consistency across operations.
Stay informed of advancements in visual, radar, and image processing/generation techniques to improve mission planning capabilities.
Manage and apply database formats, including Digital Terrain and Elevation Data (ETED) and Digital Features and Elevation Data (DFED), to support the accuracy and effectiveness of B-52 mission planning.
Stay updated on B-52 tactics, methods of employment, and operational strategies.
Ensure alignment with the Air Force Mission Planning Systems to maintain currency and relevancy in mission planning operations.
Other duties as assigned.?
Competencies
Required skills and abilities to effectively perform this position include, but are not limited to:
Expertise in operating within NGTS environments.
Aptitude for developing and refining threat system models.
Proficient in analyzing and applying EWIR data.
Capability in integrating electronic warfare (EW) and threat data into systems.
Strong foundation in software development for threat modeling.
Excellent judgment for evaluating and interpreting complex threat scenarios.
Effective skills in troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
Ability to maintaining accuracy in threat modeling.
Competence in conducting quality assurance and validation processes.
Proficiency in using mission planning software and tools, including GIS and terrain data systems.
Strong ability to analyze and incorporate tactical intelligence into mission execution plans.
Expertise in coordinating multi-phase mission operations, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
Knowledge of Air Force mission planning systems and protocols to ensure compliance and accuracy in planning processes.
Team-oriented mindset for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills for technical documentation and reporting.
Knowledge and application of defense systems, particularly in military simulations.
Understanding of operational environments and their impact on threat system behaviors.
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or other related technical or scientific field.
3-8 years of experience in software development, modeling and simulation, or related fields, with a focus on defense systems or military simulation environment (NGTS highly desirable).
5+ years of recent Air Force experience as a B-52 Electronic Warfare Officer.
5+ years of Air Force Mission Support System (AFMSS) experience with experience generating Avionics Midlife Improvement (AMI) missions for the B-52 aircraft.?
Experience with Electronic Warfare Systems, threat Systems, and Emitter Modeling
Knowledge and experience with Defense Industry Standards.
Familiarity with B-52 or other military aircraft systems, including the integration of radar, threat analysis, and electronic warfare components into flight simulation environments.
Experience with Air Force or DoD mission planning systems
Previous involvement in the development and execution of operational mission plans for military aircraft, particularly in tactical or combat scenarios.
Proven experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and terrain data in planning and execution of complex missions.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not have authority or responsibility for the leadership and supervision of others.?
Work Environment, Programs, and Tools
While working in an office environment, this position will frequently be required to sit, talk, listen, use eye acuity, be on camera, and use hands/fingers to grasp or type. This position will also occasionally require walking and standing.
This position will also frequently require the individual to use the following tools, equipment, or programs: Computer, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office suite, Deltek Costpoint, Programming languages such as C++, Python, Java or other langua
