Senior Combat Systems Engineer - 30360

HII's Mission Technologies division•Virginia Beach, VA

32d•$68,322 - $97,604•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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, uncrewed platforms, and aircraft carriers—HII is able to ensure a high state of readiness driven by their technical and sustainment expertise. Leadership 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. Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! The Fleet Sustainment team is looking for a Senior Combat Systems Engineer. This position focuses on systems integration management with an emphasis on naval combat systems installation, overhaul, upgrade, and integration in accordance with the applicable Statement of Work. The role supports engineering activities by collecting and analyzing technical data, preparing engineering documentation, and performing precise calculations to inform technical decision-making within complex combat‑systems integration efforts. This role is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of increasing systems integration management responsibility, including at least five (5) years of specific naval combat systems installation, overhaul, and upgrade or integration experience.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or business-related field.
Advanced knowledge in specialized engineering functions, with a wide and comprehensive acquaintance with both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must be a US citizen.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including extended stays in support of overseas customer engagements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access and CAC card.

Nice To Haves

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience is highly desirable.
Experience supporting multi-site or complex naval programs, including shipbuilding/overhaul environments.
Experience with legacy combat systems such as the MK 92 Fire Control System.
Experience supporting international customer engagements involving foreign government information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements.
A current or active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided, including quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
Use personal computer applications in performance of analyses and development of documentation and reports; may conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
Provide direction and guidance to lower-level non-exempt employees; often serve as lead worker on assigned tasks.
Coordinate with shipyards, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and other subcontractors to support execution of systems installation, overhaul, and upgrade work packages.
Support configuration management activities documenting the current status of ships, systems, and equipment.