Sr. Systems Engineer

Requisition Number: 28509

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $105,536.00 - $160,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Senior

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 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.

Job Description

HII – Mission Technologies is looking for a Software Engineer to support a program located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with k nowledge of software engineering in order to support the design, development, testing and evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and administration of new and/or existing software systems. Individual will a pply their understanding of aeronautical vehicle systems and/or airborne or related ground systems avionics Operational Flight Program capabilities to support the core engineering tasks as they relate to software engineering.

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Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of DoD contractor software deliveries for aircraft and test equipment. Audit DoD contractors for software configuration and control measures and verify appropriate quality accreditation.

• Employ Software Configuration Management process and certification.

• Apply an understanding of systems acquisition, systems and subsystems level hardware and software integration, systems requirements analysis and allocation, computer systems architecture, and systems and subsystems testing and evaluation.

• Review/develop/update applicable program documentation for software engineering relevant requirements.

• Support the development of the software development strategy and software development plan (SDP).

• Perform software engineering work in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of software for weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

• Develop and review the overall system design baseline’s architecture and interoperability requirements.

• Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements, which are used to design, develop, test and evaluate software for systems, subsystems and equipment.

• Provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development and verification of systems, software, and equipment.

• Evaluate systems test plans and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem and component testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• Must have 12 months or more experience in a SAP environment within the last five yearS

• Experience with Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPIN) tracking and control. Track and control CPINs.

• In-depth experience with software design, integration, configuration, test/evaluation, and certification.

• Experience with assessing and auditing DoD contractors for software configuration and control measures adequacy and verification of appropriate quality accreditation.

• TS/SCI clearance is required to start

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in evaluating systems test plans and participating in the conduct of system, subsystem and component testing.

• Experience with Air Force Technical Orders.

• Ability to create presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint and provide oral presentations from PowerPoint with no impediments.

• Ability to read and utilize Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

• Ability to write research papers in Microsoft Word with few grammatical errors that present concepts clearly and concisely.

• Able to read and understand schedules developed in Microsoft project.

• Ability to clearly communicate with and/or brief a small group of military, contract, and civilian personnel.

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

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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