Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 30867
About The Position
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Alexandria, Virginia, to lead mission-critical, hardware-driven engineering programs supporting national security customers. The role is part of Warfare Systems, which delivers cyber and mission IT, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems. The engineer will lead full-lifecycle project execution and guide multidisciplinary teams through requirements development, hardware engineering, integration, verification, validation, delivery, and sustainment. The ideal candidate has experience with traditional, waterfall project management or hardware production, manufacturing, or construction/engineering management. The position requires an active ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance. The listed anticipated salary range is $104,504 to $160,000; actual offers may reflect factors such as location, education, training, experience, and skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate in a related field and 0 years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
- Experience performing systems engineering activities such as requirements development, integration support, hardware/system verification, or validation.
- Background in structured project or program management, including schedule control, technical activity coordination, financial tracking, and risk mitigation.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical information to various stakeholders.
- Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hardware production environments, engineering or construction management, or manufacturing-focused project leadership.
- Familiarity with financial management practices, including Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost/schedule performance tracking methods.
- Strong analytical abilities and a structured approach to problem-solving, documentation, and communication.
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-lifecycle project execution using traditional project management approaches, including detailed project plans, schedules, milestone tracking, risk management, financial oversight, and earned value tracking.
- Translate mission and customer requirements into structured system requirements and allocate them across hardware, integration, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
- Coordinate hardware engineering, test, and integration teams to ensure systems are built, verified, and delivered according to plans and specifications.
- Oversee system integration, verification, and validation throughout design, build, test, deployment, and sustainment, ensuring alignment with established processes.
- Communicate and document project status, risks, and deliverables for technical teams, leadership, and customers.
- Collaborate with engineers, program teams, and customers, providing clear communication, strong documentation, and transparent status reporting.
Benefits
- 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
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Potential bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
