Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 26202

Requisition Number: 26202

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $115,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support operations within the Directed Energy business unit. You will provide systems engineering support to the design, fabrication, testing/acceptance and delivery of systems structures, components and software. You will create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies and ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

We're at the forefront of developing next-generation directed energy solutions that are transforming modern defense capabilities. HII's approach to directed energy is based on a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that leverages only and always the best of what the industry has to offer to our warfighters. With our emerging state-of-the-art integration, production and test facilities, we're building the infrastructure needed to develop, integrate, assemble, test, deploy, and sustain advanced laser and microwave systems.

Join our team of innovators, product developers, and producers as we scale operations to protect our warfighters and enhance national security. This is your opportunity to work with industry-leading experts on technology that is redefining the future of defense.

Candidates can work remotely if not local to the Knoxville, TN area. Candidates will be expected to eventually relocate to the Knoxville, TN area at a future date.

Essential Job Responsibilities
Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
Create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies.
Ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems.
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Conduct trade studies, modeling and simulation, and performance analysis to inform design decisions and mitigate risks.
Communicate task status with clarity and brevity.
Identify, articulate, and manage risks.
Manage internal and external relationships.
Create and maintain various reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and effective system design.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Minimum Qualifications
5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Experience authoring a systems engineering management plan.
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering lifecycle management including development of requirements, architectures, integration and validation plans.
Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
Experience working within government contracts.
Technical and problem-solving intuition.
Ability to anticipate and mitigate programmatic implications of system challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Requirements
8+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
Experience with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
Experience with CAMEO system engineering and requirements management software
An active Secret clearance or higher

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
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