F-35 Visual Simulation Developer

NSW, Williamtown

Service Delivery

15011BR

About us:

• Rewarding career pathways
• Continuous professional development
• Dynamic & supportive team environment

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 114,000 staff worldwide, and over 1200 staff in Australia across multiple locations.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

Located in Williamtown, as part of the Database Generation System (DBGS) team, the F-35 Visual Simulation Developer is responsible for the design, development, and integration of multispectral simulation databases for use in the F-35 Full Mission Simulators (FMS). This team uses a software-based modelling toolkit to build and modify gaming areas, moving models, environmental characteristics and visual effects based on evolving training operational requirements.

Duties:
 

• Work with customer training authorities to collect multispectral simulation database requirements.
• Plan and monitor database development projects.
• Source, analyse and process GIS (Geographic Information System) data for relevant areas of interest.
• Source, analyse and process digital terrain data for relevant areas of interest.
• Source, analyse and process (rectify, colour balance and clean) high resolution satellite imagery.
• Source / create, edit and material classify textures for use in 2D and 3D models.
• Convert and incorporate geographic data into the visual and sensor gaming areas.
• Create both the visual and sensor representations of air, ground and sea-based threats.
• Create and modify 2D and 3D models including airfields, buildings, and terrain insets.
• Interface 3D models with software products that control the model behaviour and interaction with F-35.
• Analyse development requirements, create integration and test plans in collaboration with quality assurance and configuration management teams.
• Integrate and test multispectral simulation databases into the F-35 Full Mission Simulator.
• Work with Military / Contractor Instructor Pilots to verify and validate multispectral simulation databases on the F-35 Full Mission Simulator.

About you:

Software Applications:

• Imagery and texture editing (Adobe Photoshop) – working with layers, colour balancing, masking, cropping, blending, feathering, tonal and lighting adjustments etc.
• GIS Software (ArcGIS / QGIS or similar) – working with points, lines and ariels, feature attribution, data analysis and extraction utilising geospatial tools.
• Terrain editing (Global Mapper / Presagis Terra Vista or similar) – working with various types of Digital Elevation Models to recreate a realistic simulation of Earths bare surface.
• 3D modelling (Presagis Creator, 3DS Max, Blender or similar) – create and edit 2D and 3D models e.g. airfields, geo specific buildings.
• Ability to interpret and edit various scripting languages e.g. Python, Extensible Markup Language (XML), ARC Macro Language (AML), etc.
• Significant experience with windows / MS-DOS and Linux (XTERM)utilising command-line tasks and scripting.

Special Requirements:

Applicants are required to hold & and maintain a CoA Baseline security clearance with eligibility to obtain CoA NV2 security clearance.
Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.
 

What we offer you:

At Lockheed Martin we value our team and the contribution they make every day. We offer rewarding career pathways working on interesting projects that make a difference, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to learn from a diverse team of talented individuals.

• Competitive Remuneration.
• Access to discounted gym and pool membership
• Options for genuine work/life flexibility.
• Membership to Destination Discounts – that saves you money on many every day purchases including supermarkets, petrol, department stores to name a few.
• Salary packaging for car leasing.
• Purchase leave

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

Vacancy Country

Australia

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employee Type

Full Time

Job Expires

04/05/2024