About the Role
The Air and Missile Defense Analyst / Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) Specialist will support the United Arab Emirates Air Warfare Center (AWC) at the Integrated Air & Missile Defense Center (IAMDC), focusing on delivering advanced simulation-based training for operational units. The role encompasses scenario development, system maintenance, operation, instruction, and network management for simulation systems, ensuring the provision of accurate air and missile defense training scenarios.
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Responsibilities
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Scenario Development and Simulations Integration Support:
- Translate Master Event Scenario List (MESL) and Master Event List (MEL) into digital scenarios using EADSIM and other simulation platforms as needed.
- Tailor simulation scenarios to match specific locations, times, and training objectives, accurately reflecting real-world weapon system capabilities and limitations.
- Develop frameworks for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) scenarios to support training events for the IAMDC and AWC.
- Implement and manage both scripted and dynamic simulation environments, including blue, red, and neutral forces, for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) exercise events.
- Ensure accurate representation of kinematic trajectories, radar cross-section (RCS), and infrared (IR) signature data for simulations, exercises, and live-fire events.
- Integrate and manage a federation of LVC simulations/simulators to ensure seamless integration with other systems as required.
- Load user-provided threat data, validate databases, and produce presentation materials for group briefings.
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System Operation & Support:
- Install and update operating systems and simulations software for Windows network devices, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.
- Input sensor and weapon system parameters, validate system integrity, and provide technical support during exercises.
- Archive system data and prepare systems for subsequent use.
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Training & Coordination:
- Provide system overview briefings and compile modeling data for training participants and integrated teams.
- Collaborate with other vendor teams to integrate multiple simulation tools for exercises.
- Create and manage documents such as Exercise Control Plans, Deliverable Reports, After-Action Review (AAR) documents, Planning Conference notes, and Meeting Minutes.
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The candidate may also be asked to:
- Submit the Monthly Activity Report, the primary contract deliverable at the company level.
Location: This position will be on site with the UAE AWC customer in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a related field.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English.
- Must have an active secret clearance and the ability to retain the clearance.
Preferred Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in Air Defense Command and Control Systems.
- 10+ years of experience in Air Defense systems integration.
- 2+ years of experience in the use of EADSIM, and experience using EADSIM to model air and missile defense systems.
- Master's degree in systems engineering.
- EADSIM Training Course Completion.
