Mechanical Engineer (Engineer Mechanical 3) - 26207

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Date: Jan 27, 2026

Location: Huntsville, AL, Tennessee, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 26207 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $73,291.00 - $140,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

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.
 

 

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

Summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support operations within the Directed Energy business unit.  In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced mechanical systems that support high-energy laser and microwave technologies.  Your responsibilities will include designing and analyzing structural components, thermal management systems, and precision assemblies critical to directed energy platforms.  You will also support fabrication, testing, and validation efforts to ensure systems meet stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements.  

 

We're at the forefront of developing next-generation directed energy solutions that are transforming modern defense capabilities.  HII's approach to directed energy is based on a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that leverages the best of what the industry has to offer to our warfighters.  With our emerging state-of-the-art integration, production and test facilities, we're building the infrastructure needed to develop, integrate, assemble, test, deploy, and sustain advanced laser and microwave systems.  

 

Join our team of innovators, product developers, and producers as we scale operations to protect our warfighters and enhance national security.  This is your opportunity to work with industry-leading experts on technology that is redefining the future of defense.  

 

Candidates can work remotely if not local to the Knoxville, TN area.  Candidates will be expected to eventually relocate to the Knoxville, TN area at a future date.  

What you will do

  • Translate requirements into polished 2D and 3D designs.  
  • Track and drive tasks through to completion.
  • Communicate status with clarity and brevity to internal and external customers. 
  • Identify, articulate, and manage risks.
  • Manage internal and external relationships.
  • Create and maintain various reports. 

What we are looking for (minimum requirements)

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 3 years experience with Masters or PhD in a related field.   
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
  • Ability to think critically and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to translate requirements into tasks and completed designs.
  • Ability to perform fundamental analysis working from first principals.
  • Experience with SolidWorks CAD tools. 2D and 3D.
  • Experience in creating DFMEA.
  • Hands on prototyping experience.  
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Experience with fabrication and methods of manufacture.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.  

Bonus points for

  • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering.  
  • Experience with FEA and CFD analysis.
  • Experience with MATLAB and/or ANSYS .
  • Experience executing PM activities that may include cost, schedule, engagement, etc.
  • Experience engineering hardware for Department of Defense.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines.
  • Experience with SolidWorks Product Data Management.

Physical Requirements

  • May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment.
  • Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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.