Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 2)
Date: Sep 23, 2026
Location: Syracuse, NY, New York, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 30382
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $75,867.00 - $108,381.00
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 self-motivated, talented Systems Engineers to design, develop, and test command, control, and communications system for leading edge ISR, EW, and launcher DoD products. This position will be located in Syracuse, New York.
Candidates will be expected to integrate into our multi-disciplinary teams to provide best-in-class solutions and products to a diverse customer baseline with a demanding and intriguing technical problem space. From high-level, overall system development and down to low-level Circuit cards or bare-metal software/drivers running on System-on-a-Chip CPUs/FPGAs/GPUs. HII offers an array of systems development opportunities for rapid prototypes, new product design, and fielded hardware that protect and support the American warfighter and our nation’s interests.
Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!
• Participate in all phases of system lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, development, integration, and test with minimal supervision.
• Be a big picture thinker and understand the impacts to the whole system.
• Guide customers and other engineers in formulating system/hardware/software requirements, advise on alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies, as required.
• Prepare and communicate daily status information in accordance with required development lifecycles.
• Independently derives requirements into actionable tasks.
• Follow all company policies and guidelines, including familiarity with company-wide engineering practices.
Requirements: I have already done that or have it!
• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field
• Experience in various embedded programming languages (e.g. Embedded C/C++, C/C++)
• Experience in industry-standard systems engineering documentation methods such as user stories, SYSML, Agile and supporting tools such as Doxygen, Bamboo, JIRA
• • Knowledge in Model Based Systems Engineering. Use of tools such as Cameo, Doors, Rhapsody, etc.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret government security clearance.
Preferred Requirements
• Currently hold a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience in the DoD contractor space, especially maritime.
• Experience with the C/C++/Python/Matlab programming
• Experience with Cameo and MBSE tools.
• Experience in leading junior software engineers.
• Passionate about protecting the American warfighter.
• Experience with RF communication links and/or radio systems
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.