Senior Field Engineer - 30005

HII's Mission Technologies division•Solomons, MD

74d•$66,006 - $166,881•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 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. HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Aircraft Prototype Systems Division at NAS Pax River. A successful candidate will have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other team members. This is an SCA-covered position subject to the McNamara–O'Hara Service Contract Act. Compensation and fringe benefits will comply with the applicable DOL Wage Determination for this contract and location. Salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set, while also considering internal equity and market competitiveness.

Requirements

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Instrumentation.
Active Secret Clearance
LEVEL 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
LEVEL 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
LEVEL 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Assess product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
Conduct technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives.
Act as local on-site representative to customer's organization.
Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects, or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently.
Review, analyze, develop, prepare, and/or apply engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards, or procedures.
Organize, analyze, and prepare reports or presentation of technical data and information.
Plan and perform tests and evaluations on systems, equipment, or components.
Compile, process, reduce, and analyze test data and results.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level technicians
Perform fabrication, installation and operational support of instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses on various aircraft and test articles.
Fabricate the instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses including installation and performs pre-flight and post-flight operational checks on instrumentation systems prior to and following test flights.
Provide support during aircraft measurement calibrations as required.
Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.
Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.