Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer 4 (Remote)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer to support tactical data links, spectrum management, and DMM initiatives across multi‑domain mission integration.

This role aligns with government and industry stakeholders, drives MBSE workflows, HITL/SIL testing, airworthiness documentation, and avionics integration to sustain critical programs. Experience in Link 16/TTNT/UHF/VHF and aviation certifications is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 9+ years of experience with tactical communications, datalinks, or avionics systems.
• Working knowledge of Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF, OMS/OA standards, and military architectures.
• Experience with spectrum management and IFF/Mode 5 certification processes.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody) and digital engineering workflows.
• Understanding of CNS/ATM mandates and airspace integration requirements.
• Experience with avionics integration, HITL/SIL testing, and data bus architectures.
• Ability to create airworthiness and flight clearance documentation.
• Strong communication skills; interface with government and industry partners.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer tactical communications and datalink architectures including Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF
• Integrate Open Mission Systems (OMS) and open architecture standards
• Perform system analysis, interface definition, and mission thread development
• Coordinate RF spectrum allocations, frequency compliance, and certification artifacts
• Serve as technical interface to the DoW AIMS Program Office
• Support Mark XIIA/Mode 5 IFF certification packages and related tasks
• Develop compliance matrices for ICAO, FAA NextGen, DoD/DoW mandates
• Support civil/military airspace integration assessments and architecture evaluations
• Implement MBSE workflows and digital engineering processes
• Maintain digital thread and digital twin across datalink/avionics baselines
• Utilize digital tools to accelerate DMM initiatives
• Conduct HITL and SIL integration activities
• Evaluate MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, ARINC 429 data buses
• Support test execution, results analysis, and verification planning
• Develop and review system safety assessments and airworthiness documentation
• Author flight clearance engineering products and certification artifacts
• Interface with government and industry partners

Skills

Link 16

TTNT

UHF/VHF

OMS/OA standards

MBSE tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

airworthiness documentation

government interface

systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

Job description

Requisition Number: 30262
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $112,421.00 - $175,000.00
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

Role

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

We have an immediate, time‑critical requirement for a Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer to support critical delivery schedules, tactical data link integration, spectrum management / DoW AIMS IFF certifications, and Digital Materiel Management (DMM) initiatives. This role provides significant operational impact across multi‑domain mission integration, airworthiness, and digital engineering.
The selected candidate will serve as a dedicated engineering asset aligned to communications, datalink, spectrum, and avionics integration activities, with close coordination across government, industry, and enterprise‑level stakeholders.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Communications, Datalinks & OMS Integration

• Engineer tactical communications and datalink architectures including Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF
• Integrate Open Mission Systems (OMS) and open architecture standards
• Perform system analysis, interface definition, and mission thread development

Spectrum Management & DoW AIMS / IFF Certification

• Coordinate RF spectrum allocations, frequency compliance, and certification artifacts
• Serve as technical interface to the DoW AIMS Program Office
• Support and execute Mark XIIA / Mode 5 IFF certification packages and associated engineering tasks

CNS/ATM Systems & Mandates

• Develop compliance matrices for ICAO, FAA NextGen, DoD/DoW mandates
• Support civil/military airspace integration assessments and architecture evaluations

Digital Materiel Management (DMM) & MBSE

• Implement MBSE workflows and digital engineering processes
• Maintain digital thread and digital twin integrity across datalink/avionics baselines
• Utilize authoritative digital tools to accelerate DMM initiatives

Avionics Subsystem & SIL Integration

• Conduct hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) and SIL integration activities
• Evaluate platform data bus architectures (MIL‑STD‑1553, Ethernet, ARINC 429)
• Support test execution, results analysis, and verification planning

Airworthiness & Flight Clearance

• Develop and review system safety assessments and military airworthiness documentation
• Author flight clearance engineering products and certification artifacts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 9+ years of experience with tactical communications, datalinks, or avionics systems
• Working knowledge of Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF, OMS/OA standards, and military communication architectures
• Experience with spectrum management, RF coordination, or IFF/Mark XIIA/Mode 5 certification processes
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, etc.) and digital engineering workflows
• Understanding of CNS/ATM mandates and airspace integration requirements
• Experience with avionics integration, HITL/SIL testing, and data bus architectures
• Ability to create airworthiness and flight clearance documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface directly with government and industry partners
• Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with DoW AIMS Program Office activities
• Previous support to Space Systems Command or LA AFB programs
• Experience with Digital Materiel Management (DMM) initiatives

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard 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.
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.

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