Lead Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 4)

Requisition Number: 29399 Required Travel: 0 - 10%Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $90,872.00 - $140,000.00 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 Mindset at HII – Mission TechnologiesLeadership 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 DescriptionMission Technologies provides mission-critical engineering and technical services to Information Technology, Federal Civilian, National Security, Aerospace & Defense, and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a Systems Engineer Lead to support enterprise-level systems engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle. This role requires strong technical leadership, broad systems engineering expertise, and hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including modeling languages and tools.Essential Job Responsibilities• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses.• Conduct analyses across all phases of the system lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.• Translate customer or product requirements into logical and systematic system solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.• Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies.• Lead the development and maintenance of MBSE artifacts, architecture products, and system models using tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or CATIA Magic Suite.• Develop system architectures using SysML, UML, and UAF.• Apply extensive technical expertise and sound engineering judgment to solve complex problems.• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams, presenting technical approaches and findings.• Support and lead integration, verification, validation, and test events.• Mentor junior engineers in MBSE methods, modeling best practices, and systems engineering fundamentals.Minimum Qualifications9 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.Hands-on experience with MBSE workflows and digital engineering methods.Experience performing requirements analysis, allocation, traceability, verification planning, and validation.Experience conducting trade studies, functional decomposition, and interface analysis.Proficiency with modeling languages such as SysML, UML, and/or UAF.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance; candidates will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening.Preferred Requirements• Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering or engineering design and development.• Demonstrated experience participating in training-related test events for Integrated Training Systems (ITS), including systems such as BFTT and ATD.• Experience working with DoD programs, customers, and acquisition processes.• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification or equivalent SE credentials.• Experience integrating system models with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama).• Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical lead on complex programs.• Familiarity with system-of-systems engineering, digital engineering ecosystems, and large-scale architecture development.Physical RequirementsOffice, 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.Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur 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: 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 HIIWe 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.