Integrated Naval Combat Systems Engineer - 25900

Requisition Number: 25900

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $68,050.00 - $90,001.60

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

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 is seeking a Navel Combat Systesm Engineer to support advanced training and engineering initiatives for the U.S. Navy and joint warfighting communities specializing in Aegis Ballistics Missile Defense Systems on the contract. This role leverages deep expertise in Aegis Combat Systems, Aegis Weapon Systems, and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) missions to ensure mission readiness, system reliability, and effective training solutions.

Why This Role Is Important

This position directly impacts the Navy's ability to train, certify, and sustain combat readiness in the face of evolving ballistic missile threats. By combining hands-on Aegis/BMD operational knowledge with systems engineering expertise, the SME ensures that integrated training environments and mission systems are accurate, reliable, and aligned with real-world operational demands. #LI-MJ1

What you will do

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total training systems, with a focus on ballistic missile defense scenarios .
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements (including MDA requirements for threat models and operational protocols) into total training systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirement gathering , requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into software specifications.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and have full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings, including presenting SYSML models and simulation results to stakeholders .
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. This includes developing innovative approaches to simulate ballistic missile threats and countermeasures.
• Activities include Interface Working Groups, Interface Control Working Groups.
• Describe the system in terms of the user needs it will fulfill, its relationship to existing systems or procedures, and the ways it will be used. This includes documenting the system architecture using SYSML and ensuring it meets the needs of ballistic missile defense training .
• Must possess an active or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening per Mission Technologies requirements.
• The selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• This position is onsite at HII in Virginia Beach, VA.

What you must have

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years relevant experience; OR
• Masters degree in a related field (0 years experience required); OR
• High School Diploma/equivalent and 6+ years relevant experience

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience with Shipboard Combat Systems, Aegis Weapon Systems, or BMD mission operations
• Strong background in system testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex electronic/network systems

Credentials

• U.S Citizen
• Current or Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with DoD customers, projects, and processes, particularly related to ballistic missile defense .
• Demonstrated Experience in one or more of the following Naval System areas:
• AEGIS
• Strong understanding of ballistic missile defense concepts and technologies.
• Proven experience with requirement gathering and analysis, particularly in the context of training systems.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, 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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