Electrical Engineer (Engineer Electrical 2)

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Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Syracuse, NY, New York, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29923 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $73,727.00 - $105,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

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 at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
  • Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
  • Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
  • Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
  • Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.


These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Syracuse, NY.

In this role, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to design innovative technical solutions and execute project scope under the guidance of a team leader. You will be responsible for translating functional requirements into robust designs and validating that those designs meet all performance and project constraints.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of digital processing algorithms and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and technical discipline. Success in this position requires the ability to work independently, follow leadership direction, and deliver high-quality results within defined timelines.

This position is contingent on contract award

Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

  • Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, software systems, and networks. 
  • Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  • Apply sound technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned work.
  • Create solutions to challenging technical problems in a team environment using engineering processes and toolsets.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it!

  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with leadership and peers.
  • A team player with the ability to participate in cross-functional teams, communicate with team members, and coordinate work with others to reach a common goal.
  • Willingness to travel for external testing events and customer demonstrations.
  • Clearance: Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

  • Attitude of positivity and constant self-improvement that inspires and motivates others.
  • Experience in RADAR, Electronic Warfare, and/or Wireless Communications.
  • Experience in one or more of the following involving performant processing:  FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, digital filters, high-speed ADCs/DACs, complex mixed signal PCB design.
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Experience with C/C++/OpenCL and scripting languages such as Tcl, Python.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic and embedded processor techniques, solutions, and toolsets.


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.