Project Engineer, Directed Energy

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Date: Nov 28, 2025

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Remote, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

 Requisition Number: 26203 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $83,593.00 - $125,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Description

We're at the forefront of developing next-generation directed energy solutions that are transforming modern defense capabilities.  Our work on the U.S. Army's Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) weapon systems program represents a significant investment in the cutting-edge technology designed to counter emerging threasts.  We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer who will analyze, plan, track, manage, and lead the execution of tasks, while effectively negotiating with stakeholders and managing risks. Our ideal applicant will have strong leadership and team management skills with a technical background.  Applicants must be willing to consider an in-office work schedule.

We are hiring across multiple levels and welcome applicants with a range of professional experience. Whether you are early in your career or bring several years of expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Targeted Salary Ranges:

Project Engineer Levels 3-5 - $83,593 - $190,000

 

 

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Receive high-level guidance and translate it into plans of action. 

  • Track and drive progress through to completion. 

  • Communicate status with clarity and brevity to internal and external customers. 

  • Adapt to evolving needs with confidence and respond to changing priorities. 

  • Manage internal and external relationships 

Minimum Qualifications


•    Strong oral and written communication skills.  
•    Ability to translate functional requirements into tasks. 
•    Knowledge of risk management tools. 
•    Must be able to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines. 
•    Self-motivated with strong work-ethic. 
•    Clearance: Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

•    Mid to Senior Level:  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. 
•    Senior Level:  9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. 
•    Senior Lead Level:  15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

 

Preferred Requirements

•    8 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master's in related field; or 5 years relevant experience with PhD in related field. 
•    Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.  
•    Experience working within Department of Defense contracts. 
•    Experience leading teams and managing budgets. 
•    Experience making significant decisions for business. 
•    Experience in leading risk management efforts. 
•    Experience in high energy laser programs. 
•    Relationships with directed energy customers and industry players. 
•    Clearance: Active SECRET security clearance. 

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class 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 and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.