Engineer Systems Test 5

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 131,186 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Senior Test and Evaluation Subject Matter Expert to support the Propulsion Directorate at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. This hands-on leadership role guides Government and program leadership on T&E strategies, develops assessments, and delivers high-quality products on schedule.

The ideal candidate has extensive DoD/T&E experience and the ability to mentor teams. The role requires active SECRET clearance with potential to obtain TS/SCI, and a track record

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, ten years as a Test Manager or similar role; or 13 years with a Master's degree, eight as a Test Manager or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to Government and Program leadership.
• Balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution to deliver high-quality T&E products on schedule.
• Lead integration of T&E considerations into acquisition planning and milestones.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies across propulsion development and testing activities.
• Present complex technical issues to senior leaders for informed decisions.

Skills

Clearance knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Requisition Number:29501

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$131,186.00-$165,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Senior

Employee Referral Amount:$5,500.00

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.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Propulsion Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The Senior T&E SME provides strategic guidance to Government and Program leadership while contributing directly to the development of key T&E products, plans, assessments, and documentation. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances strategic thinking with day-to-day execution, ensuring high-quality products are delivered on schedule.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

• Enjoys solving complex technical challenges
• Leads through technical expertise and collaboration
• Is equally comfortable advising senior acquisition leaders, mentoring junior test engineers and managers, and personally producing detailed technical products that drive successful T&E activities
• Takes ownership of deliverables from concept through completion
• Serve as an advisor to Government leadership on Test and Evaluation strategy, balancing technical risk, program affordability, schedule, and operational effectiveness
• Develop enterprise-level T&E approaches that align developmental testing, operational testing, digital engineering, and systems engineering activities with acquisition milestones
• Lead integration of T&E considerations into acquisition planning, technical reviews, milestone decisions, and program execution
• Evaluate propulsion technology maturation strategies and recommend test approaches that reduce technical risk while accelerating transition to production
• Assess the adequacy of test strategies and provide recommendations to Government leadership
• Identify technical, schedule, manufacturing, and integration risks that may impact propulsion development and recommend mitigation strategies
• Facilitate Integrated Test Teams and cross-functional working groups
• Build consensus among engineering, logistics, airworthiness, program management, and operational users
• Present complex technical issues to senior leaders in a manner that enables informed acquisition decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TOP SECRET with SCI (TS/SCI) clearance
• 15 years of relevant experience with Bachelors degree, ten (10) of those years must be as a Test Manager or similar role; or thirteen (13) years relevant experience with Masters in related field, eight (8) of those years must as a Test Manager or similar role
• Deep understanding and demonstrated application of DoD and Air Force program management policies and procedures, test resource planning, and test infrastructure
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a collaborative team
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Requirements

• 15 years of progressively increasing leadership responsibility supporting defense T&E activities for hardware-based weapon systems
• Experience supporting the development, integration, verification, or evaluation of military aircraft, propulsion systems, weapons, munitions, avionics, sensors, or other complex defense hardware
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Test Manager for one or more Major Defense Acquisition Programs or equivalent complex acquisition efforts, supporting Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), or integrated DT/OT activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Experience influencing acquisition strategy through planning and participating in Integrated Test Teams (ITT) and development of integrated test strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), risk assessments, and executive recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate competing technical approaches and advise senior decision-makers on cost, schedule, performance, and technical tradeoffs
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through Test Readiness Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, Failure Review Boards, test planning, and requirements verification
• Deep understanding of DoDI 5000.89, DAFI 99-103, and DAFPD 99-1
• Experience supporting propulsion development, propulsion system integration, engine certification and airworthiness, ground test and flight test planning, and configuration management
• Experience integrating digital engineering, modeling and simulation, or software-based verification activities into hardware-focused programs

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.

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 are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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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.
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