Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 29321

HII's Mission Technologies division•Warner Robins, GA

5d•$42 - $62•Hybrid

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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies 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. Shape the Future of High-Altitude ISR on the Legendary U-2 "Dragon Lady" Step into one of the most unique engineering roles in aerospace today. We’re looking for a driven, forward‑thinking Senior Systems Engineer to lead the full integration of a next‑generation surveillance radar onto the iconic U‑2 — a platform that has defined high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for decades. This part-time role puts you at the center of a mission-critical modernization effort, solving technical challenges that sit at the intersection of cutting‑edge sensor technology, advanced avionics, and the extreme environment of high‑altitude flight. If you thrive on high-stakes engineering, complex interfaces, and making a tangible impact on national security, this is the job that lets you do all of that — and more.

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.
3-7 years of experience in systems engineering and integration, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry.
Proven experience with the integration of avionics, sensors, or other complex mission systems onto military aircraft.
Strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems, avionics bus architectures (e.g., MIL-STD-1553), and communication protocols.
Demonstrated experience in developing and managing engineering requirements and executing V&V plans.
Possess an active Secret security clearance at a minimum, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with the U-2 platform or other high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) aircraft.
In-depth knowledge of radar systems, RF theory, digital signal processing, or other airborne sensor technologies.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Sparx EA) and simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
A Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

Systems Integration & Architecture: Lead the systems engineering for the radar integration project, including requirements definition, design, verification, testing, and deployment. Understand system architectures that account for hardware, software, and network interfaces, ensuring compliance with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
Requirements Management: Decompose top-level mission objectives into detailed system and subsystem requirements for the radar, processors, and crew-machine interfaces. Support verification of requirements and perform risk analysis for approval of requirements variances.
Interface Design & Control: Define and manage the critical data interfaces between the radar system and the U-2's avionics, including MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, and other communication protocols.
Hardware & Software Integration: Oversee the physical and electrical integration of the radar sensor, addressing challenges related to power, cooling, and structural mounting on the unique U-2 airframe.
Verification & Validation (V&V): Develop and execute comprehensive system integration, verification, and validation test plans and procedures. This will occur in both systems integration labs (SIL) and during flight test campaigns.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary technical point of contact, working closely with multidisciplinary teams including airframe, flight controls, avionics, electrical, and cybersecurity engineers, as well as test pilots, test engineers and external suppliers.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate technical risks associated with the integration effort. Conduct trade studies to inform design decisions and ensure optimal system performance.
Familiarity with airworthiness certification processes and standards (MIL-HDBK-516C).
Cybersecurity Compliance: Ensure the integrated system adheres to all Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity mandates, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for certification and accreditation.