Engineer Mechanical 5

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 124,469 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Engineer for the VC‑25B Program in Toledo, Ohio. This role involves translating user requirements into system specifications, supporting design and testing activities, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. Ideal candidates will have 15 years of experience with a relevant degree and possess technical knowledge of aircraft subsystems. Benefits include competitive medical plans, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; or 13 years with a Master’s; or 10 years with a Ph.D. or J.D. in a related field.
• Experience in the design, development, and integration of commercial derivatives or military transport aircraft.
• Technical knowledge of air vehicle subsystems including ECS, fire protection, and APU.

Responsibilities

• Translate user and mission requirements into system specifications.
• Support design, development, testing, and evaluation activities for the VC‑25B program.
• Perform test planning and sustainment operations for aircraft subsystems.

Skills

Design, development, and integration of aircraft

Test planning and sustainment operations

Airworthiness & Compliance expertise

Evaluation skills of engineering changes

Familiarity with FAA and Air Force certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 15 years experience

Master’s degree with 13 years experience

Ph.D. or J.D. with 10 years experience

Job description

Job Overview

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

Company: Warfare Systems (WS), part of HII’s Mission Technologies division, focuses on cyber, mission IT, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems.

Position: Senior Engineer – VC‑25B Program (Presidential & Executive Airlift Directorate).

This role involves translating user requirements into system requirements and supporting the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the VC‑25B aircraft and related systems for eventual deployment.

Responsibilities

• Translate user and mission requirements into weapons and system specifications.
• Support design, development, testing, and evaluation activities for the VC‑25B program.
• Perform test planning and sustainment operations for aircraft subsystems.
• Participate in FAA and Air Force certification processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments.
• Climb ladders and tolerate confined spaces and extreme temperature variations as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 13 years with a Master’s; or 10 years with a Ph.D. or J.D. in a related field.
• Experience in the design, development, and integration of commercial derivatives or military transport aircraft.
• Technical knowledge of air vehicle subsystems including Environmental Control Systems (ECS), fire protection, and Auxiliary Power Units (APU).
• Experience with test planning and sustainment operations.
• Familiarity with FAA and Air Force certification processes.
• Evaluation skills: review engineering change notices/proposals, contract modifications, and program risk assessments.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret.

Preferred Requirements

• Commercial Derivative Aircraft Experience.
• Airworthiness & Compliance expertise applying MIL‑HDBK‑516C criteria and military airworthiness processes.
• Knowledge of FARs, NPRMs, ADs, and AMOCs for certification and compliance.
• Systems Engineering experience: conduct trade‑off assessments, translate requirements, and support design/test activities.
• Documentation and review experience: 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 cost, life‑cycle, maintainability, reliability, risk, and scheduling trade‑offs.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Potential bonus or non‑recurring compensation for qualified positions.

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail]. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 (press #3 for HII Mission Technologies).