F-35 Visual Simulation Developer

at  Lockheed Martin Australia

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.

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.

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.