You will ensure the reliability, security, and tactical readiness of JCATS-based simulation systems and underlying infrastructure, supporting military training and exercises. The role blends system administration, cybersecurity, user support, and continual system enhancement to meet evolving training requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• System Operations & Maintenance
  • Administer, configure, and maintain JCATS and associated simulation platforms on Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments 
  • Deploy and track updates, patches, and IAVAs to ensure system integrity and performance 
  • Monitor server and network performance; respond to faults, conduct troubleshooting and restoration
• Infrastructure & Networking
  • Integrate cross-platform simulation environments (e.g. JCATS, VBS3, LOTS) ensuring consistency across federated systems 
  • Implement STIGs, RMF/DIACAP frameworks, ACAS scans, and POA&M documentation 
• Database & Terrain Management
  • Build and manage JCATS terrain and scenario databases
  • Ensure accuracy of force data, overlays, and scenario modeling
• User Support & Collaboration
  • Author and update SOPs, configuration guides, AAR input, and system documentation
  • Coordinate with operators and cross-functional teams to validate system readiness and incorporate feedback

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education & Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree (CS, Engineering) or equivalent; ≥ 5 years administering JCATS or similar systems
  • U.S. citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance
  • Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret
    Travel: Up to 20, including overseas and austere environments
• Technical Skills
  • Expert-level Linux (RHEL)
  • Terrain and scenario building for battlefield simulations
• Professional Skills
  • Proven troubleshooting and root-cause analysis in high-pressure environments
  • Skilled in technical writing and maintaining SOPs
  • Strong organization, multitasking, and time-management
  • Excellent communicator and collaborative mindset
  • Experience managing classified systems and sensitive data

• Certifications (Preferable)
  • CompTIA Security or higher

Clearance Level

 

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If youre ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.