Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type : Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Security Clearance : TS / SCI

Level of Experience : MidHI

This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies.

Who We Are

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Full-Time Project Manager to support our customers, the US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and US Army Europe (USAREUR). The Project Manager will work closely with customers and staff in support of multiple projects. The Project Manager’s responsibilities include coordinating and completing tasks on time, within budget, and scope. Summarize the progress of projects in compliance with all Contract Deliverables. Prepare reports for government customers and Program Managers regarding the project's status. This position is posted as we are rapidly growing and planning for future hiring needs.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, analyze, model, test and simulate communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Program Management aspects of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms supporting DOD contracts.
• Maintain smooth operation of local area, worldwide, and virtual private networks (VPN).
• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the account and competitive environment through regular customer-facing meetings and engagements.
• Integrate requirements across tactical, operational, and strategic levels of operations.
• Regularly engage with key government client stakeholders and attend conferences, workshops, and meetings in support of company and client objectives.

What We Are Looking For

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 7 years relevant experience with a Master's in a related field; 4 years relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Prior project management and development of new customer requirements experience.
• Integration of systems and processes.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• Program Management experience with either Air Force or Space programs.
• Experience supporting USAFE-AFAFRICA.
• Candidate already resides in Europe.

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.

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 diverse 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.