Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 2) - 25634

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Date: Oct 30, 2025

Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 25634 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $74,855.00 - $112,000.00 

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

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a motivated Systems Engineer to support the Minotaur Mission Processor, a critical Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) system deployed across various military and federal platforms.  

 

The Systems Engineer will be the technical orchestrator, responsible for defining, integrating, and verifying the architecture of the Minotaur suite, ensuring the seamless operation of sensor data fusion and mission management capabilities across multiple air and maritime assets.  

 

The position will be onsite at the NAVWAR HQs in San Diego, CA.  

 

An active US level Secret Clearance is required for consideration.  

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Requirements Management: Collaborate with stakeholders (users, software developers, hardware engineers) to elicit, define, document, and manage functional and performance requirements for Minotaur system capabilities and enhancements.

  • System Architecture and Design: Define and maintain the system-level architecture, including component breakdown, interface control documents (ICDs), and data flow specifications between the Minotaur processor, integrated sensors (e.g., radar, EO/IR), and external data links.

  • Integration and Test Planning: Develop detailed System Integration and Test (I&T) plans, procedures, and documentation. Lead system-level integration efforts in laboratory environments and support final integration events on target platforms (aircraft/vessels).

  • Verification and Validation (V&V): Execute test plans to verify system compliance with requirements and validate operational effectiveness. Analyze test data and generated logs to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex cross-domain issues.

  • Lifecycle Support: Support the full engineering lifecycle, including obsolescence management, risk analysis, trade studies for new technology insertion (AI/ML capabilities, new sensors), and documentation upkeep.

  • Software Management:  Plan and execute software upgrades, patches, and security fixes in a timely manner.
  • System Management:  Manage and monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure maximum uptime. 
  • Increase Automation:  Automate routine tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. 
  • Technical Support:   Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex problems related to systems and applications.  

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

  • Experience with the full Systems Engineering lifecycle (Requirements, Design, Integration, Test).

  • Experience working with complex, interconnected systems, preferably in C5ISR, aerospace, or defense.

  • Understanding of hardware/software integration and familiarity with network architectures and data protocols.

  • An active US level Secret clearance at a minimum 

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with government-owned open architectures.
  • Demonstrated experitise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including system installation, configuration, patch management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.  

  • Background in military mission systems, particularly with sensor processing, data fusion, or common operating picture (COP) systems.

  • Familiarity with Agile or other rapid development methodologies.

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.

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.

 

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.