Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 28585
Date: May 13, 2026
Location: Alexandria, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 28585
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $104,503.00 - $165,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
Level of Experience: Mid
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 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.
Job Description
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.
Essential Job Responsibilities
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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.
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Translate mission needs into well‑defined system requirements and ensure they are clearly allocated across hardware, software, and integration teams.
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Drive system integration, verification, and validation throughout the entire lifecycle — from concept and design to test, deployment, and sustainment.
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Collaborate closely with engineers, program teams, and customers, delivering crisp communication, strong documentation, and transparent status reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Requirements
- 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.
Physical Requirements
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
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.