Power Systems Integration Engineer - 27110

Requisition Number: 27110

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $111,296.00 - $155,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

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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Summary

HII, Mission Technologies has an opportunity available for a Power Systems Integration Engineer located in Syracuse, New York. The role guides the successful completion of major programs and may serve as a project lead, representing the organization as the primary technical contact on contracts and projects while interfacing with senior external stakeholders on significant technical matters that require coordination across organizations.

The Engineer will be responsible for assembling, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting high-power Power and Energy Systems (PES) used in modular microgrids and advanced load applications.The role ensures that system designs translate into safe, functional, and production-ready hardware. Ideal applicants will be comfortable working in a lab, industrial, or high-bay environments, have a strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail, and able to work with incomplete or evolving requirements.

What you will be doing

System Build & Integration

• Assemble PES hardware including power converters, energy storage systems, PDUs, contactors, protection devices, and thermal subsystems.
• Integrate rack-level and containerized systems, ensuring proper mechanical fit, cabling, grounding, and labeling.
• Support MOSA-aligned architectures to maintain modularity and component interchangeability.
• Coordinate pre-charge, contactor sequencing, and safe bring-up of high-voltage and low-voltage buses

Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute system-level and component-level test procedures.
• Configure and operate programmable power supplies, loads, AFEs, and battery emulators.
• Instrument systems to measure voltage, current, power quality, transients, and thermal behavior.
• Conduct FAT, integration testing, fault insertion, and regression testing.
• Verify performance against electrical, thermal, and control requirements.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Diagnose hardware, wiring, firmware, and controls issues during bring-up and testing.
• Perform structured root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Validate fixes through re-test and document findings for internal and customer use.

Documentation & Configuration Control

• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, test reports, and as-built documentation.
• Support configuration management of hardware, firmware, and test setups.
• Provide feedback to design teams to improve manufacturability, testability, and system robustness.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow and enforce high-voltage and high-energy electrical safety procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable military, industrial, and laboratory safety standards.
• Participate in hazard analysis and risk-mitigation activities.

What we are looking for (minimum requirements)

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Experience with high-power electrical systems (10 kW and above).
• Strong understanding of:
  • AC and DC power systems
  • Power converters (rectifiers, inverters, DC-DC)
  • Energy storage systems (batteries, supercapacitors)
  • Protection devices (contactors, fuses, breakers)
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc.).
• Ability to read and generate schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with system bring-up from an unpowered state.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Office, industrial or shipboard environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
• Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.

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.

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