Lead MBSE Systems Engineer-Directed Energy
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Knoxville, TN, United States
Requisition Number: 28333
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $115,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
Employee Referral Amount: $3,500.00
Job Description
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Lead MBSE Systems Engineer to support operations within the Directed Energy business initiative. You will provide systems engineering support to the design, fabrication, testing/acceptance and delivery of systems structures, components and software. You will create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies and ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
We’re at the forefront of developing next‑generation directed energy solutions that are transforming modern defense capabilities. HII’s approach to directed energy is based on a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that leverages the best of industry to support our warfighters. With our emerging state‑of‑the‑art integration, production, and test facilities, we are building the infrastructure needed to develop, integrate, assemble, test, deploy and sustain advanced laser and microwave systems.
Join our team of innovators, product developers, and producers as we scale operations to protect our warfighters and enhance national security. This is your opportunity to work with industry‑leading experts on technology that is redefining the future of defense.
Candidates can work remotely if not local to the Knoxville, TN area. Candidates will be expected to eventually relocate to the Knoxville, TN area at a future date.
Responsibilities
Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
Create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies.
Ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluate alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems.
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Conduct trade studies, modeling and simulation, and performance analysis to inform design decisions and mitigate risks.
Communicate task status with clarity and brevity.
Identify, articulate, and manage risks.
Manage internal and external relationships.
Create and maintain various reports.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and effective system design.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master’s degree 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.
Experience in Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Experience authoring a systems engineering management plan.
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering lifecycle management including development of requirements, architectures, integration and validation plans within a production environment.
Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
Experience working within government contracts.
Technical and problem‑solving intuition.
Ability to anticipate and mitigate programmatic implications of system challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Requirements
Experience working as a defense hard‑tech prime or major subcontractor.
Experience working in laser systems, power systems, or cooling systems.
Experience with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA).
Experience with CAMEO system engineering and requirements management software.
An active Secret clearance 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.
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.
Benefits
HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions and will be discussed during the screening phase.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
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. Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $115,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
Employee Referral Amount: $3,500.00
Job Description
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Lead MBSE Systems Engineer to support operations within the Directed Energy business initiative. You will provide systems engineering support to the design, fabrication, testing/acceptance and delivery of systems structures, components and software. You will create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies and ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
We’re at the forefront of developing next‑generation directed energy solutions that are transforming modern defense capabilities. HII’s approach to directed energy is based on a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that leverages the best of industry to support our warfighters. With our emerging state‑of‑the‑art integration, production, and test facilities, we are building the infrastructure needed to develop, integrate, assemble, test, deploy and sustain advanced laser and microwave systems.
Join our team of innovators, product developers, and producers as we scale operations to protect our warfighters and enhance national security. This is your opportunity to work with industry‑leading experts on technology that is redefining the future of defense.
Candidates can work remotely if not local to the Knoxville, TN area. Candidates will be expected to eventually relocate to the Knoxville, TN area at a future date.
Responsibilities
Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
Create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies.
Ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluate alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems.
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Conduct trade studies, modeling and simulation, and performance analysis to inform design decisions and mitigate risks.
Communicate task status with clarity and brevity.
Identify, articulate, and manage risks.
Manage internal and external relationships.
Create and maintain various reports.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and effective system design.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master’s degree 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.
Experience in Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Experience authoring a systems engineering management plan.
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering lifecycle management including development of requirements, architectures, integration and validation plans within a production environment.
Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
Experience working within government contracts.
Technical and problem‑solving intuition.
Ability to anticipate and mitigate programmatic implications of system challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Requirements
Experience working as a defense hard‑tech prime or major subcontractor.
Experience working in laser systems, power systems, or cooling systems.
Experience with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA).
Experience with CAMEO system engineering and requirements management software.
An active Secret clearance 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.
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.
Benefits
HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions and will be discussed during the screening phase.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
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. Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
#J-18808-Ljbffr