Date: Jul 3, 2026
Location: Dayton Wright-Patterson AFB, O, Ohio, United States
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Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 28350
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $160,600.00
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.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII‑MT), is seeking multi‑level Systems Engineers to join our growing team and support advanced work in Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Candidates at the junior level will build foundational skills while supporting requirements analysis, system modeling, integration, and testing under the guidance of senior engineers. Mid‑level engineers will apply prior systems engineering experience to lead portions of technical planning, model development, integration, and verification activities while collaborating across teams. Senior-level engineers will leverage advanced expertise to lead complex efforts across the full system lifecycle, translating customer requirements into integrated digital models, driving technical strategy, and mentoring less experienced team members. Together, these roles offer excellent opportunities to contribute, learn, and grow within a dynamic digital engineering environment.
This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Junior Systems Engineer:
Assists with technical planning, system integration, and verification activities within a digital engineering framework. Supports senior engineers in performing analyses using system models. Learns to convert product requirements into systems solutions using SysML and other modeling tools. Participates in functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies to support the development of hardware and software specifications. Collaborates with the engineering team to develop system models and support project goals.
Mid-Level Systems Engineer:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and evaluates alternatives including cost and risk. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Develops and maintains system architecture and behavioral models using SysML and other digital engineering tools. Examines and evaluates emerging MBSE tools and techniques to accommodate emerging requirements and mission capabilities. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications within a digital engineering environment.
Senior Systems Engineer:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and evaluates alternatives including cost and risk. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Develops and maintains system architecture and behavioral models using SysML and other digital engineering tools. Examines and evaluates emerging MBSE tools and techniques to accommodate emerging requirements and mission capabilities. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications within a digital engineering environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Junior Systems Engineer:
2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Academic background or project experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
Familiarity with SysML and an interest in learning digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
Basic knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle.
An understanding of system design principles and trade studies.
Clearance: Secret Security Clearance to start
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
Mid-Level Systems Engineer:
5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and practices.
Proficiency with SysML and digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
Experience with the full system engineering lifecycle, from requirements development to system integration and test.
Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.
Clearance: Secret Security Clearance to start
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
Senior Systems Engineer:
9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and practices.
Proficiency with SysML and digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
Experience with the full system engineering lifecycle, from requirements development to system integration and test.
Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.
Clearance: Secret Security Clearance to start
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security check
Preferred Requirements
Junior Systems Engineer:
Familiarity with analysis or scripting tools (such as MATLAB, Python) is a plus.
Willingness to engage in hands-on test, integration, and verification of hardware and software.
Strong desire to learn and contribute to technical documentation and system models.
Supports the planning and execution of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.
Mid-Level Systems Engineer:
Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.
Senior Systems Engineer:
Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements
This position is available at multiple levels. Candidates will be evaluated at the appropriate level based on education and relevant experience
Physical Requirements
Office or industrial, 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.
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
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?
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