Date: Jun 22, 2026
Location: Dayton Wright-Patterson AFB, O, Ohio, United States
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Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 27349
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $89,325.00 - $92,812.00
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
Huntington Ingalls Industries is actively recruiting for a full time Mechanical Engineer to support a mission at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB).
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
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to define requirements, collaborate with vendors and partners, review and assess technical solutions, and oversee integration and test of complex systems
Apply engineering principles to meet mechanical engineering needs for the facility
Carry designs through the entire design cycle including concept development, prototyping, fabrication, and final assembly and testing
Work with electrical and software engineers to ensure designs meet all requirements
Seek inputs from other engineers, technicians, and other to refine and improve designs
Document designs through detailed engineering drawings, reports, and presentations
Work with in-house and outside shops to build prototypes and functional parts
Design rugged enclosures for electronics, taking into account vibration, environmental, and thermal considerations
Support mechanical aspects of specialized test infrastructure including anechoic chambers and flight motion simulators
Participate in test events both in our facility and in the field
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering
3+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, 5+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 10+ years in lieu of degree
Experience designing parts and assemblies including engineering analysis
Experience with FEA and CFD software such as ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation or Flow Simulation
Clearance: Secret clearance minimum to start - Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with enhanced security checks
Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in engineering
Experience with rugged systems design for ground or airborne systems
Experience with digital or RF electronics packaging
Proficiency with SolidWorks
Experience with electrical engineering or software development including designing and troubleshooting circuits and embedded programming
Interest or experience in any of the following areas: additive manufacturing, materials, thermodynamics/heat transfer, controls/dynamic systems, aerodynamics, or robotics
Experience in creating requirements for and reviewing designs and drawings of facilities and construction efforts
PCB/circuit design
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
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?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to
[email protected] 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.
