STINGRAI Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3)- 29220
Date: Jul 2, 2026
Location: Bremerton, WA, Washington, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 29220
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $95,416.00 - $150,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid HI
This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
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.
Summary
The Systems Engineer develops, implements, and manages Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) strategies, tools, and processes across the enterprise to support complex system development efforts. This role generates quantifiable system requirements based on customer needs, system‑planning activities, and acquisition logistics, ensuring that all requirements comply with client expectations and Government standards through formal verification methods. The engineer translates high‑level product strategies into detailed, actionable system specifications and collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams to derive lower‑level implementation requirements. Additional responsibilities include integrating system elements, designing and modifying interfaces, establishing engineering standards and processes, and applying open‑systems architectures such as MOSA and SOSA to improve system performance, affordability, and reconfigurability.
This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant’s qualifications, experience, and skill sets.
STINGRAI: Advancing Mission Success Through Intelligence, Innovation, and Operational Excellence
Every day, HII helps U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its mission partners stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering the intelligence, technology, and operational expertise needed to protect U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. Join our team on STINGRAI and support mission-critical operations through advanced intelligence, surveillance, cyber, engineering, and all-domain capabilities that strengthen regional security, enable informed decision-making, and help defend our nation today while preparing for tomorrow's challenges.
What you will do
- Create and implement enterprise‑wide MBSE roadmaps covering tools, methods, processes, and infrastructure.
- Generate clear, measurable system requirements based on customer descriptions, system design activities, and acquisition logistics.
- Ensure system requirements comply with client needs and Government standards through formal verification and validation.
- Translate high‑level development strategies into system‑level specifications and collaborate with engineering teams to develop detailed implementation requirements.
- Establish and coordinate engineering standards, practices, and procedures to support system development and lifecycle management.
- Design, modify, and integrate system interfaces to ensure components function cohesively as a complete system.
- Implement Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) to maximize affordability, performance, reconfigurability, and reuse across C4ISR subsystems and platforms.
- Assess system performance using defined evaluation criteria and technical performance metrics.
- Serve as a customer liaison to understand requirements, shape technical solutions, and support business‑development activities.
- Support planning and technology‑insertion initiatives to enhance system capabilities and lifecycle value.
- Additional duties as assigned or required.
What we are looking for
Level 3: 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.
Level 4: 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.
Level 5: 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.
- Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements development, and MBSE methodologies.
Familiarity with MBSE tools and frameworks (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, SysML). - Strong knowledge of requirements analysis, verification, and validation in alignment with Government standards and customer expectations.
- Experience implementing or applying open‑systems approaches such as MOSA and SOSA.
- Ability to assess system performance and develop technical performance measures.
- Strong understanding of system interface design, integration, and architecture development.
- Experience coordinating engineering practices, standards, and product‑development processes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers, shape requirements, and articulate technical strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex strategies into actionable, detailed requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
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.