Lead Engineer/Systems Architect - 28005

HII's Mission Technologies division • Knoxville, TN

4d • $88,000 - $155,000

About The Position

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Systems Architecture Engineer to support a government program based in Knoxville, TN. This role is responsible for owning and defining the overall system architecture for advanced cabinet-based systems, ensuring robust integration, protection, and operability across all major components.

The salary for this position will be based on several factors such as skills and years of experience. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are may be able to demonstrate flexibility 

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience in system architecture, electrical system design, or integrated hardware system development.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including voltage/current limitations, grounding strategies, and protection schemes.
• Experience defining system interfaces and working with cabinet-level or enclosure-based system designs.
• Hands-on experience evaluating and selecting major hardware components (e.g., power electronics, controllers, sensors, protection devices).
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills.
• Clearance: Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the complete system architecture, ensuring alignment with program requirements and engineering standards.
• Define cabinet-level interfaces, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and clarity across subsystems.
• Establish voltage and current limits to ensure electrical safety, compliance, and optimal system performance.
• Develop and implement grounding, bonding, and protection strategies to support reliable and secure system operation.
• Ensure proper interface and seamless integration with the existing controller architecture.
• Lead major component selection decisions, evaluating technical performance, risk, cost, and lifecycle considerations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, software, and program teams to ensure cohesive system delivery.
• Provide technical leadership throughout design, development, integration, and testing phases.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level