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Requisition Number: 28346 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $195,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain 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 on the lookout for various levels driven, imaginative, and highly skilled Integration and Test Engineers to help shape the future of our Directed Energy portfolio. Our work is powered by a cutting-edge Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), giving us the freedom to integrate the best the industry has to offer directly into the hands of our warfighters. With brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities coming online, we are building the foundation for the next generation of laser and microwave systems - designed, integrated, assembled, tested, deployed, and sustained under one roof. This is your opportunity to help pioneer technology that will redefine the battlespace of tomorrow. As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will be at the heart of our systems engineering lifecycle - leading integration efforts, executing rigorous testing campaigns, and validating the performance of some of the most advanced technologies in the field. You'll own the development and execution of detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules, ensuring every system meets its mission with precision. Please note: candidates not located in the Knoxville, TN will be expected to relocate. We are hiring across multiple experience levels, with competitive salary ranges: * Level 3: $86,239 - $135,659 * Level 4: $106,801 - $167,829 * Level 5: $129,157 - $202,959 Essential Job Responsibilities • Lead system integration and verification/validation testing to ensure mission-ready performance. • Support technical planning and evaluations of alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and manufacturability. • Communicate technical and programmatic updates with clarity and confidence. • Identify, articulate, and manage risks before they become roadblocks. • Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships. • Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineering teams to produce cohesive, innovative system designs. • (Level 5) Provide technical leadership and mentorship that inspires excellence and cultivates engineering talent. Minimum Qualifications * Experience supporting government contracts. * Strong technical intuition and problem-solving skills. * Ability to anticipate system challenges and understand their broader programmatic impacts. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including engagement with government stakeholders, company leadership, and multidisciplinary subject matter experts. * Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. * Hands-on experience developing and executing system-level and component-level test plans, plus leading integration activities. Level-specific education and experience requirements: * 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. Preferred Requirements * Master's degree or Ph.D. * Experience with Open Systems Architectures. * Background with defense hard-tech primes or major subs. * Hands-on experience with laser systems, power systems, or thermal/cooling systems. * Familiarity with system safety, reliability, and maintainability engineering. * Experience managing tasks within budget and performing risk management activities. * Background in hardware and software systems engineering. * Experience with hardware and software systems engineering. * Prior work on Department of Defense contracts or testing ranges. * 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. Bonus/other 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.