Engineer Systems 3 (Mission Coordinator) -22648

Huntington Ingalls Industries; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Technical Lead to join their Global Security Group. This role involves providing technical leadership for Live, Virtual, and Constructive training events, ensuring effective collaboration with project teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical leadership, proficiency in Linux and Windows systems, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the chance to work on national security solutions that make a real difference, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. Join a team that is committed to innovation and excellence in defense technology.

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

401(k) Savings Plan Options

Financial planning tools

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Education scholarships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field with technical leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts for NCTE training events and collaborate with project teams.
• Oversee system health during training events and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Linux Command-Line Operations

Windows Operating Systems

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Master's Degree

PhD or Juris Doctorate

High School Diploma with 9 Years Experience

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 22648

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,170.00 - $125,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country.

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 by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.

Job Title: Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) Engineering Technical Lead (ETL)

Company: Mission Technologies, Huntington Ingalls Industries

Location: Point Loma, San Diego, California

Overview: Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Technical Support Specialist Engineer Tech Lead to join our Global Security Group. As the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) Engineering Technical Lead (ETL), you will provide technical leadership in the planning and execution of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVCt) training events. This position requires periodic local travel to customer sites within the San Diego area and flexibility to adapt to evolving business, customer, and contractual demands.

1. Lead engineering efforts for NCTE training events, working closely with operational event leads to meet technical requirements.
2. Collaborate with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to design architectures supporting training events, ensuring documentation aligns with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) SV-1 and SV-2 standards using tools like Microsoft Visio.
3. Oversee the health and status of systems during training event execution and provide technical direction to resolve issues.
4. Troubleshoot LVCt system-related problems and configure system interfaces according to documented standards.
5. Conduct comprehensive analyses, including technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, and supportability assessments.
6. Translate customer requirements into actionable hardware and software specifications through functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of related experience, OR:

Master's degree and 3 years of experience, OR:

PhD or Juris Doctorate with no required experience, OR:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in Linux command-line operations and Windows operating systems.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Proven technical leadership capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels—from engineers to senior leadership.

Current CompTIA Security+ certification.

U.S. Secret clearance (must be maintained) with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance if necessary.

Preferred Requirements

Knowledge of distributed simulation protocols, including High-Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).

Familiarity with networking concepts, architectures, and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).

Experience creating technical architecture diagrams using Microsoft Visio.

Understanding of Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) tactical systems, including Link 16 and GCCS.

Previous experience working with Navy systems and/or commands.

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.

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.

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.

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.