Engineer Mechanical 5

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 124,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the VC-25B program, translating user requirements into system requirements and guiding design, development, testing, and evaluation of systems for deployment. The role demands extensive aircraft expertise and a DoD Secret clearance with potential Top Secret eligibility.

You will work within the Warfare Systems group on cyber, EW, and C5ISR systems, contributing to high-stakes national defense missions while navigating FAA processes

Qualifications

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years with Masters; or 10 years with PhD/JD.
• Experience in design, development, and mission systems integration of commercial derivatives or military transports.
• Air Vehicle Subsystems such as ECS, Fire protection, APU.

Responsibilities

• Translate user requirements into weapons system requirements.
• Support design, development, testing, and evaluation of systems for deployment.

Skills

Aircraft Expertise

Test planning

Security clearance

Education

Bachelors in related field

Masters in related field

PhD/JD in related field

Tools

FAA certification processes

Job description

Requisition Number: 28415

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $124,469.00 - $175,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

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

• 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

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Engineer to support the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, speifically the VC-25B program. This role involves translating user requirements into weapons system requirements and supporting the design, development, testing, and evaluation of systems for eventual deployment .

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Aircraft Expertise: Experience in design, development, and mission systems integration of commercial derivatives or military transports.
• Technical Knowledge: Air Vehicle Subsystems to include; Enviromental Control Systems (ECS), Fire protection, Auxillary Power Units (APU)
• 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 Requirements

• Commercial Derivative Aircraft Experience
• 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 and ATPs.
• 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.

Job Responsibilities

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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 is 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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

• 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
• 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.