Integration and Test Engineer (Multiple Levels) - 26199

Requisition Number: 26199

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $195,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00

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.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a motivated and experienced Integration and Test Engineer to support our Directed Energy operations. Our 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.

The Integration and Test Engineer will manage the integration and testing of the systems engineering processes. The position involves providing engineering support to the integration, testing/acceptance and delivery of systems, structures, components, and software. You will develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems.

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.

We are hiring across various experience levels and the salary ranges are:

Level 3: $86,239 - $135,659

Level 4: $106,801 - $167,829

Level 5: $129,157 - $202,959

Essential Job Responsibilities
Perform system integration and verification / validation testing of system requirements.
Support technical planning and evaluations of alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and manufacturability.
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. (Level 5)

Minimum Qualifications
Level 3: 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.
Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
Experience authoring and implementing system level and component level test plans and leading system integration efforts.
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.
Self-motivated with strong work-ethic.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements
Master's degree or Ph.D. in related field.
Experience with Open Systems Architectures.
Demonstrated experience with system safety, reliability, and maintainability engineering.
Executed managing tasks within budgets.
Experience in risk management including risk register development.
Experience with hardware and software systems engineering.
Prior experience working within Department of Defense contracts.
Has previously worked at Department of Defense testing sites.
Possesses an active Secret clearance.

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?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.