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Requisition Number: 28561 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret 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. Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture: * Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success. * Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. * Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. * Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve. * Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. * Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Summary HII - Mission Technologies is hiring a Lead Systems Engineer for our Platform Integration team to support engineering, technical, and analytical activities for government and defense programs located in Crane, Indiana. This role is responsible for managing the technical health, lifecycle, and integration of a portfolio of systems, platforms, or capabilities, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, acquisition processes, and engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have experience working in DoD environments and is comfortable collaborating with government customers, engineering teams, and program management. This is an onsite position for candidates ideally located near Crane, IN. We will consider applicants residing in/near Panama City, FL, Patuxent River, MD, or Jacksonville, FL. What you will do * Support the planning, development, and management of a portfolio of systems, technologies, or capabilities across their full lifecycle. * Provide engineering analysis to inform investment decisions, risk assessments, system upgrades, and capability gaps. * Coordinate with government program offices, technical leads, and stakeholders to ensure portfolio alignment with mission and operational needs. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, including roadmaps, interface control documents, configuration baselines, and system assessments. * Conduct trade studies, requirements analysis, and systems integration assessments to support acquisition and engineering decisions. * Monitor system performance, configuration changes, and technology health across multiple projects. * Assist with budget planning, cost estimation, and prioritization of engineering tasks across the portfolio. * Ensure all portfolio elements comply with DoD engineering processes, cybersecurity requirements, and relevant standards. * Support technical reviews, milestone readiness, and program audits. * Provide recommendations for modernization, sustainment, and technology insertion opportunities. What we are looking for (minimum qualifications) * 20 years relevant experience with bachelor's in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field. * Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, and technical documentation. * Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks, lifecycle management, and government standards. * Strong communication skills with a high level of comfort supporting government stakeholders * Active DoD Secret clearance. Bonus points for * Experience with NSWC Crane programs or similar defense organizations. * Knowledge of Navy or joint-service systems, weapons, sensors, or electronic warfare technologies. * Experience supporting portfolio management, capability development, or technical baselines. Physical Requirements * Normally subject to minimal hazards associated with the office environment. Exposure to fumes, irritants, laser light, toxic chemicals, and potential electrical shock in an industrial or shipboard environment. May involve gathering data while observing rotating or operating machinery. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams, or making quality assurance checks at the actual labor site. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. 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. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 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.