Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 28585

HII's Mission Technologies division•Alexandria, VA

13d•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. Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to support operations at our Alexandria, VA location. Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly strengthens our nation’s most critical missions. We don’t just work on systems. We build the future of secure, resilient, high-performance technologies that empower U.S. military and intelligence operations around the world. Our team of cleared engineers and technicians apply technology and tradecraft to enable the highest-risk national security missions. Our rapid and collaborative development approach ensures timely delivery of quality products, purpose built and tested in-house to meet the most challenging operational requirements. From concept definition through product sustainment, our team's enduring commitment to customer success distinguishes us as a trusted partner of the USG, to provide Specialty Engineering for National Security. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll join a team of elite, cleared engineers and technologists committed to solving some of the hardest technical challenges in national security. You’ll be part of an innovative environment where rapid development, hands‑on testing, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration drive real‑world impact. This is more than a systems engineering role — it’s your opportunity to influence mission outcomes at the highest levels.

Requirements

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.
Hands-on experience supporting systems engineering activities such as requirements development, integration, verification, and validation.
Experience in project or program management, including schedule management, coordination of technical tasks, project financial management and risk identification and mitigation.
Exceptional skills in collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders.
Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI with CI-Poly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial management practices, including Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost/schedule performance tracking methods.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synethesize technical information and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
High level of initiative, ownership, and adaptability, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
Prior experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.

Responsibilities

Lead the full scope of project execution: planning, scheduling, coordination, risk management, financial oversight, and earned value tracking — ensuring every milestone is achieved with excellence.
Translate mission needs into well‑defined system requirements and ensure they are clearly allocated across hardware, software, and integration teams.
Drive system integration, verification, and validation throughout the entire lifecycle — from concept and design to test, deployment, and sustainment.
Collaborate closely with engineers, program teams, and customers, delivering crisp communication, strong documentation, and transparent status reporting.