Senior Terrain Technician – SECRET Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Build high-fidelity terrain and simulation products representing operational environments .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSchofield • Hawaii • United StatesSenior💰 $124,093 - $143,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in terrain development and simulation database management, with a strong focus on quality assurance and validation processes. Proficient in utilizing geospatial data formats and ensuring interoperability within distributed training environments.

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Terrain DevelopmentJLVC Simulation Terrain ManagementData Pipelines and IntegrationsCompTIA Security+ CertificationGeospatial Data Formats Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Terrain GenerationSimulation Database DevelopmentData ValidationQuality AssuranceConfiguration ManagementData ConversionModeling and SimulationParametric Datasets ManagementEnvironmental Feature IntegrationThree-Dimensional Terrain Products

Soft Skills

Strong Presentation SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent WorkSound JudgmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JTDSVISTASimulation PlatformsGeographic Information Systems (GIS)

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+ CertificationSecret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Geospatial ScienceModeling and SimulationDistributed Training EnvironmentsOperational ScenariosTraining Requirements

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build high-fidelity terrain and simulation products representing operational environments
Translate unit training requirements and operational scenarios into customized terrain products
Create simulation databases with accurate infrastructure and environmental features
Validate terrain product accuracy through quality-control processes
Assist with formatting and importing/exporting terrain products across simulation platforms
Refine terrain products based on exercise feedback, after-action reviews, and evolving training objectives
Build and maintain data pipelines, schemas, and integrations connecting simulation systems to exercise and mission-command environments
Develop, modify, manage, and sustain JLVC simulation terrain and parametric datasets using JTDS or VISTA
Support distributed training environments and simulation interoperability
Work independently and collaboratively with the JLVC and MTC technical team
Work on customer site with 10–25% travel to other customer sites in the area of responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Modeling and Simulation or a related technical discipline, OR equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, relevant experience or specialized technical training
3+ years of progressively responsible experience in terrain development, database development, modeling and simulation, or a related technical discipline
Secret clearance currently required, with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship required
CompTIA Security+ certification required within 6 months of hire
Experience developing, modifying, validating, and sustaining JLVC simulation terrain and parametric datasets using JTDS or VISTA
Experience with data pipelines, schemas, and integrations connecting simulation systems to exercise and mission-command environments
Terrain generation and visualization, including elevation data, imagery, feature data, and three-dimensional terrain products
Knowledge of geospatial data formats and standards
Experience with data conversion, transformation, and validation between geospatial and simulation formats
Terrain quality assurance, including accuracy checks, data validation, and fidelity assessments
Configuration and version management of terrain products
Understanding of simulation interoperability and distributed training environments
Experience serving as a senior technician or technical lead responsible for terrain/database production, validation, and configuration management
Experience translating operational scenarios and training requirements into realistic terrain and simulation database products
Strong presentation and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple development efforts while meeting demanding exercise timelines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and coordinate with the JLVC and MTC technical team
Moderate travel to other customer sites in the area of responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick and personal time
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team focused on career goals
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace