Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems)

Requisition Number: 27946

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $96,824.00 - $150,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Senior

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 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

Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) and JLVC Modernization efforts under the Joint Staff J7 (JS J 7) contract. This role offers the opportunity to work in a high impact environment supporting advanced training, simulation, and data driven solutions for the Department of Defense.

The following positions are available:

Anticipated Salary Range: $96,824.00 - $150,000.00

What You Will Do

• Implement Cross Domain Solution (CDS) rulesets to manage data flow between security domains (allow, deny, sanitize).

• Analyze DIS protocol data structures and identify objects/interactions for CDS transfer.

• Support integration of JLVC HLA FOM data into CDS compliant formats.

• Engineer data transformation solutions to release higher classification data into lower classification formats.

• Maintain traceability of simulation effects and training audience actions across classification boundaries.

• Collaborate with accreditation teams to ensure CDS certification and compliance.

• Evaluate and troubleshoot limitations of fixed format CDS data packets in modern network environments.

• Support system integration, testing, and validation of CDS capabilities within simulation architectures.

• Maintain technical documentation, including interface specifications and data handling guidelines.

• Provide systems engineering support across requirements analysis, design, implementation, and verification.

What You Must Have

5 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 - 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 - 4 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

Additional Technical Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI

• Strong communication skills; ability to collaborate with senior government officials, military personnel, and diverse technical teams.

• Proven ability to work in complex, high stakes environments with a focus on timely delivery.

• Familiarity with simulation protocols such as DIS and/or HLA.

• Basic understanding of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or multi level security environments.

• Knowledge of networking concepts, data formats, and system integration.

• Experience supporting secure or classified environments.

• Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with Linux and/or Windows server environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) environments.

• Knowledge of CDS tools such as Radiant Mercury or similar technologies.

• Experience working with DIS and HLA FOM in simulation systems.

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and RMF accreditation processes.

• Experience in data transformation, filtering, or sanitization across classification levels.

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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