Engineer 4

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 106,688 - 152,412; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking an experienced Engineer in Dayton, Ohio, specialized in commercial derivative aircraft. This role involves supporting the Presidential Executive Airlift program by translating user requirements into system specifications, ensuring compliance with military airworthiness processes, and conducting design evaluations. Candidates should have a strong background in aircraft design and systems integration, along with the ability to work collaboratively in project meetings. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, retirement savings options, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Experience in design and integration of commercial derivative aircraft.
• 10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Apply military airworthiness processes and compliance mapping.
• Understand FAA regulations for certification and compliance.
• Conduct trade-off assessments and support design/test activities.
• Prepare/review technical evaluations and engineering studies.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to reviews.

Skills

Aircraft Expertise

Technical Knowledge in Propulsion and Systems

Evaluation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience

Master’s + 7 years experience

PhD + 3 years experience

Tools

FAA and Air Force certification processes

Test planning and sustainment operations

Job description

Requisition Number: 28433
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $106,688.00 - $152,412.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Engineer with commercial derivative aircraft expertise to support the Presidential Executive Airlift program. The Engineer will translate user requirements into weapons system requirements and support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of systems for eventual deployment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Airworthiness & Compliance: Apply MIL-HDBK-516C criteria, military airworthiness processes, compliance mapping, and SSRA development.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understand FARs, NPRMs, ADs, and AMOCs for certification and compliance.
• Systems Engineering: Conduct trade‑off assessments, translate requirements into system specifications, and support design/test activities.
• Documentation & Reviews: Prepare/review technical evaluations, engineering studies, acquisition strategies, RFPs, test plans, ATPs, and spectrum determinations.
• Team Support: Participate in project meetings and reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, PCA, PMR, etc.).
• Performance Analysis: Support assessments of cost, life‑cycle, maintainability, reliability, risk, and scheduling trade‑offs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • 10 years with Bachelor’s
  • 7 years with Master’s
  • 3 years with PhD
• Aircraft Expertise: Experience in design, development, and mission systems integration of commercial derivatives or military transports.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Propulsion, Auxillary Power, Fuel, Hydraulic and Electrical Generating Systems
  • Test planning and sustainment operations
  • FAA and Air Force certification processes
• Evaluation Skills: Review engineering change notices/proposals, contract modifications, and program risks.
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• FAA Repairman certificate

Benefits

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; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Additional benefits such as bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions and will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.