Senior Propulsion Technical Expert

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Date: Apr 28, 2025

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Bas, Ohio, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

 Requisition Number: 23111 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $121,740.00 - $185,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior 

Employee Referral Amount: $6,500.00

 

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is looking for a Senior Propulsion Technical Expert to support the Strike Systems Program Office (B-21) located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, to assist with execution of the USAF Airworthiness process per MIL-HDBK-516 and the AF Life-Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) processes as prescribed by AFMCI 63-1201.  This individual will support development and review of the full range of documentation and products required by DoDI 5000.02

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Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of Air Force Integrity Programs
  • Support requirements development, allocation, and verification
  • Support review and evaluation of weapon system design, analyses, and verification documentation and reports
  • Gather and develop technical and business data necessary to build and, as required, present program briefs
  • Support program meetings, working groups, and technical and business reviews
  • Analyze equipment and software performance deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action
  • Support development of contract and documentation changes and update
  • Support source selections in a technical advisory role
  • Apply knowledge and experience in engineering principles, criteria, and procedures to Air Force systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities, post award project/program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles
  • Provide products and services as described below in execution of its engineering support mission

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Senior labor category much have a minimum of 20 years of relevant DoD experience and an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • Five (5) of these years must be in a DoD acquisition program as either a sub-system or system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I (or equivalent) special access program office
  • At least two (2) years of DoD SAP engineering experience prior to selection for employment under this contract. 
  • Propulsion system engineering knowledge and experience on ACAT I or equivalent aircraft development programs to include:
  • Knowledge and experience with the design; Development; Integration; Test, and sustainment of propulsion system hardware and software
  • Five 5 years of experience developing and integrating propulsion systems onto low observable aircraft
  • Expert knowledge of development, integration, and test of propulsion systems.
  • TS/SCI

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.