Lead Systems Engineer, Platform Integration - 28561

HII's Mission Technologies division•Crane, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. HII - Mission Technologies is hiring a Lead Systems Engineer for our Platform Integration team to support engineering, technical, and analytical activities for government and defense programs located in Crane, Indiana. This role is responsible for managing the technical health, lifecycle, and integration of a portfolio of systems, platforms, or capabilities, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, acquisition processes, and engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have experience working in DoD environments and is comfortable collaborating with government customers, engineering teams, and program management. This is an onsite position for candidates ideally located near Crane, IN. We will consider applicants residing in/near Panama City, FL, Patuxent River, MD, or Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

20 years relevant experience with bachelor's in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks, lifecycle management, and government standards.
Strong communication skills with a high level of comfort supporting government stakeholders
Active DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NSWC Crane programs or similar defense organizations.
Knowledge of Navy or joint-service systems, weapons, sensors, or electronic warfare technologies.
Experience supporting portfolio management, capability development, or technical baselines.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, development, and management of a portfolio of systems, technologies, or capabilities across their full lifecycle.
Provide engineering analysis to inform investment decisions, risk assessments, system upgrades, and capability gaps.
Coordinate with government program offices, technical leads, and stakeholders to ensure portfolio alignment with mission and operational needs.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including roadmaps, interface control documents, configuration baselines, and system assessments.
Conduct trade studies, requirements analysis, and systems integration assessments to support acquisition and engineering decisions.
Monitor system performance, configuration changes, and technology health across multiple projects.
Assist with budget planning, cost estimation, and prioritization of engineering tasks across the portfolio.
Ensure all portfolio elements comply with DoD engineering processes, cybersecurity requirements, and relevant standards.
Support technical reviews, milestone readiness, and program audits.
Provide recommendations for modernization, sustainment, and technology insertion opportunities.