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Requisition Number:28935

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$87,432.00-$92,289.60

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

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.

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.

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking an Engineer Logistics 4 to join our Integrated Product Support (IPS) team in San Diego, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic, fast‑paced group of engineers, designers, planners, and PMAs. We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a team environment and can provide comprehensive on-site Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) in support of LCS Planning Yard efforts.

• Reviews field support requirements and recommends tool and test equipment.
• Establishes calibration requirements for field systems/equipment including all maintenance tasks.
• Performs maintenance and maintainability demonstrations for customers.
• Reviews handbooks for technical adequacy. Assists in the development of maintenance engineering and logistics support.
• Plans and contributes to proposal efforts.
• Performing as a proven project leader.
• Working as an active duty or civilian equivalent, 3M Coordinator or Work Center Supervisor.
• Leading and performing sight validation of logistically significant equipment on Navy ships.
• Using CDMD‑OA or MBPS to maintain configuration of ship’s equipment
• Developing, checking and submitting CDMD‑OA or MBPS work files.
• Providing subject matter expert representation to Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT) meetings, weekly availability production meetings or modernization /maintenance planning conferences
• Providing direct assistance to Navy activities including research and resolution of concerns related to Technical Documentation, Allowable Part Lists, Technical Drawings, Preventative Maintenance System (PMS), Spares, Support and Test Equipment, CASREP resolution, and training as required.

• 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.
• Candidate must have experience reading and understanding Navy ship Installation drawings.
• Candidate must have working knowledge of a Navy ship’s HME or Warfare System configuration.
• Candidate must have experience conducting maintenance/modernization support
• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of LCS ships and equipment, specifically power and electrical systems.Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Obtaining CDMD‑OA or MBPS Certification.
• Experience providing ILS support to Navy ships, preferably LCS INDEPENDENCE Variant.
• CDMD‑OA, NDE or MBPS Trained.

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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.