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Requisition Number: 26430 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $71,000.00 - $150,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Level of Experience: Senior Employee Referral Amount: $0.00 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.

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Summary HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division, which plays a critical role in supporting Enterprise-Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations. The selected candidate will contribute to a high-impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission-critical systems and environments.

The program is scheduled to launch in early 2026 and due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment, an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required. We will be hiring several people for these roles at various levels with salary ranges outlined here: Systems Engineer 1: $71,000 - $100,000 Systems Engineer 2: $83,000 - $120,000 Systems Engineer 3: $104,500 - $150,000 Systems Engineer 4: $129,200 - $185,000 What You Will Do Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.

Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Support design, development, and integration of software-based system architectures Participate in requirements analysis, interface definition, and system validation activities Assist with technical troubleshooting, defect resolution, and performance optimization Develop and maintain system documentation (ICDs, architecture diagrams, data flow models, etc.) Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, security, and program teams in an Agile environment Own system architecture definition, requirements baselining, interface control, and roadmap planning Lead multi-team integration efforts across secure cloud, distributed, or hybrid environments Direct technical reviews, risk assessments, design decisions, and configuration control Mentor junior + mid-level engineers and act as primary technical liaison to PMO and customer stakeholders Ensure system and software solutions align to Zero-Trust, cyber accreditation, and mission requirements What We Are Looking For: Minimum Qualifications Systems Engineer 1: 0 years experience with Bachelors; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience. Systems Engineer 2: 2+ years relevant experience with Bachelors; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

Systems Engineer 3: 5+ years relevant experience with Bachelors; 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. Systems Engineer 4: 9+ years relevant experience with Bachelors; 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. Active TS/SCI government security clearance required to start.

Must be able to obtain a CI Poly Proven ability to architect large-scale, mission-critical software systems in DoD/IC environments Deep background in security, observability, scalability, and resilient system design Experience leading technical execution in programs with ATO, RMF, or classified deployment milestones Strong ability to translate mission objectives into implementable technical capabilities Preferred: Bonus Points For Relevant industry certifications (as applicable) Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting Proficiency with specialized tools or software aligned to the role Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams 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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.