Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 1 day ago
F-16 MTT Software Engineer - 26817
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $155K/yr
4+ years expMission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high‑fidelity visual and geospatial databases that power real‑time simulation, flight training, and immersive environments for the F‑16 Mission Tactics Trainer (MTT). This role blends software development, geospatial engineering, and 3D visual database creation, with a strong focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability in secure environments.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop visual databases including terrain, 2D/3D cultural features, moving models, and special effects for day, night, NVG, and IR applications
Integrate, debug, and optimize database modeling issues to ensure real‑time performance
Build real‑time 3D geospatial databases for simulation and training by incorporating geospatial source data and cultural feature files
Apply geospatial engineering best practices, testing, and data development to improve data quality and support distributed teams
Implement and support APIs between internal and external system components
Contribute to Agile development processes, including SDLC activities, debugging, and analysis
Prepare and present technical findings and recommendations to leadership
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 9 years of relevant experience; OR
Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience; OR
PhD/JD and 4 years of relevant experience; OR
High school diploma/equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience
Strong proficiency in Python, including data processing and automation libraries
Experience developing or supporting GUI‑based software tools
Hands‑on experience with geospatial data processing, imagery handling, and coordinate systems
Experience with distributed simulation applications, scheduling tools, and environment generator applications
Experience developing software that uses distributed simulation protocols (e.g., DIS, HLA)
Experience developing visual databases, geospatial systems, or simulation environments
Experience developing real‑time simulation software
Must have an Information Assurance Training (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or higher to start
Must have current or active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to Special Access Program / Special Access Required (SAP/SAR)
Must be U.S. Citizenship
Preferred
Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro, CityEngine, or similar geospatial tools
Hold an Information Assurance Training (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or higher
Background in procedural modeling and rule‑based city/feature generation
Experience supporting DoD simulation, modeling, or training programs
Familiarity with Agile development practices and version control systems (Git, Perforce)
Experience managing large‑scale geospatial or imagery datasets
Experience in the DoD simulator community
Experience supporting SAP efforts
Benefits
Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marc Sosa
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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