Mechanical Engineer

Requisition Number: 29179

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $76,956.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

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 employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• 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.

Job Description

HII is seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team located in Syracuse, NY. This role requires collaboration with leads, engineers, and technicians promoting growth and development within the group. We are looking for a candidate who can learn and grow as part of the development, assembly, and manufacturing team of power, radar, and sensor devices for military applications. May provide input on requirements flow-down, concept creation, rapid-prototyping, mechanical design, environmental analysis, producibility analysis, or environmental testing. Works on technical projects requiring strong engineering or industry knowledge. Characteristics of a successful candidate include attention to detail, creativity, focus on expectations, willingness to learn outside comfort-zone, and have effective written & presentation skills.

Mechanical Engineer 2 - $76,000 - $120,000

Mechanical Engineer 3 - $94,000 - $145,000

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support engineering research, design, development, integration, and analysis of complex electro-mechanical products

• Perform 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and computer aided simulations of concept designs

• Create preliminary, draft, or final released technical data packages

• Identify problems or deficiencies that shall require configuration or procedural changes

• Analyze complex functions, procedures, and problems to find creative, logical, and effective solutions

• Provide inputs to project peers and technical leads

• Interface with vendors and customers

• Comply with applicable AS9100 Quality procedures in the performance of duties

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer 2 - 2 years relevant experience with bachelors in related field; 0 year’s relevant experience with Masters in related field

• Mechanical Engineer 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field

• Proficient in 3D solid modeling such as SolidWorks or related SolidWorks

• Proficient in 2D drawings such as AutoCAD or related

• Understanding of dynamic motion and thermal principles, calculations, and applications

• Ability to obtain US security clearance

Preferred Requirements

Experience with:

• Performing structural shock & vibration and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as Ansys Mechanical Workbench and Icepak, or related

• Technical drawing creation in tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD

• Interfacing with vendors and customers

• SolidWorks PDM is a plus

Working Knowledge of:

• ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standard practice

• Military, ANSI, and IPC-620 standards

• Metal and plastic fabrication processes and equipment

• Cable harness assembly materials and methods

• Active Secret Clearance

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.

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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.

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