Electronics Engineer - 27251

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 95,263 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and financial planning tools

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join their Warfare Systems group in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will design and develop advanced electronic systems supporting national security. Responsibilities include testing, integration, and documentation, requiring strong circuit design expertise and collaboration skills. Applicants should have a related degree and significant experience. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, making this an exciting opportunity for growth in defense technologies.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience or 3 years with a master's degree.
• Strong understanding of military standards and ruggedized electronics.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electronic circuits and subsystems.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout review.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

Embedded systems

Signal processing

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years relevant experience

Tools

Altium

SPICE

MATLAB

OrCAD

Job description

Requisition Number: 27251
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $95,263.00 - $135,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
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

Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Electronics Engineer to join our Warfare Systems group in Syracuse, NY. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic systems that support national security missions. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment and is motivated by solving complex technical challenges with real‑world impact.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and test electronic circuits, subsystems, and components for defense applications, including communications, radar, sensing, and embedded systems.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout review, component selection, and system‑level integration.
• Conduct simulations, modeling, and analysis to validate performance, reliability, and compliance with military standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—systems engineering, software, mechanical, and manufacturing—to ensure seamless integration of electronic hardware.
• Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis during testing and field evaluations.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and compliance reports.
• Ensure all designs meet rigorous security, safety, and environmental requirements (e.g., MIL‑STD, EMI/EMC, environmental hardening).
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For (minimum Qualifications)

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and signal processing.
• Experience with tools such as Altium, SPICE, MATLAB, OrCAD, or similar.
• Familiarity with military standards, ruggedized electronics, or secure system design.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Bonus Points for

• Experience in RF systems, high‑speed digital design, or power electronics.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of embedded firmware or FPGA development.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to hardware systems.
• Active Secret Clearance

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 [e-mail] 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 e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.