Systems Engineer - Mid-level - Secret Clearance - Dayton/WPAFB - 30410 *
HII Mission Technologies· Defense· Oct 5, 2026 · 22d ago
Dayton Wright-Patterson AFB, O, Ohio, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$195K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Requisition Number: 30410
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $90,872.00 - $129,810.00
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 employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
• 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 a motivated Systems Engineer to join our growing team supporting the development of advanced Digital Array Radar systems. As part of a lean team, you will be responsible for many aspects of Systems Engineering across the full system lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, and collaborative with a focus on mission success. This role requires a balance of traditional acquisition systems engineering with speed, adaptability, and agility. Systems Engineers work in close collaboration with our subject matter experts and with our vendors to ensure these complex, first-of-their-kind systems meet our needs. As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for key aspects of the project including the technical baseline, requirements management, and verification. You will use digital engineering tools throughout system design, integration, and test.
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
• Provide technical oversight and accountability for vendor engineering teams
• Serve as key technical evaluator of vendor designs, plans, and documentation from a holistic system perspective
• Conduct independent system trade studies and performance checks to validate or challenge vendor results
• Manage requirements decomposition and allocation
• Manage requirements verification & validation planning and execution
• Identify system technical risks and propose risk mitigations
• Develop and maintain system architecture and behavioral models using SysML and other digital engineering tools.
Minimum Qualifications
• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM 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 applying systems engineering principles across multiple lifecycle phases (requirements derivation, interface definition, integration, and verification).
• Strong “systems thinking” mindset with the ability to analyze how component-level decisions affect overall system performance.
• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
Preferred Requirements
• Interdisciplinary engineering background
• Proficiency with SysML and digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
• Background or strong technical interest in radar systems, RF electronics, digital beamforming, or signal processing
• Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python)
• Experience planning and executing tests of complex systems in constrained environments
• Hands-on experience with design, integration, test, and verification of hardware or software.
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP Certification, or similar
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: vimeo.com
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 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.
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