Entry-Level UAS Systems Engineer

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 58,993 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) savings plan

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Financial planning tools

Life insurance

Access to training programs

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Crane, Indiana, seeks an entry-level Systems Engineer I to join the Unmanned Aircraft Systems team for UAS development, testing, and documentation. The role emphasizes applying knowledge of unmanned systems, robotics, or autonomous technologies and collaborating with senior engineers on ongoing projects onsite in Crane.

This opportunity requires an entry-level background with potential for growth within HII’s Warfare Systems (WS) group, part of the Mission

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 year of experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of UAS platforms, sensors, avionics, autonomy, or related technologies.
• Experience through internships, co-ops, senior design projects, or hands‑on work involving UAS, robotics, flight systems, or autonomous technologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities related to UAS development, integration, testing, and evaluation.
• Assist with technical data collection, organization, and analysis.
• Participate in system level testing, troubleshooting, and documentation efforts.
• Work with senior engineers to contribute to design improvements and project execution.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and updates for internal stakeholders.
• Follow established engineering processes, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

UAS platforms

Autonomy technologies

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Systems or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Crane, Indiana, seeks an entry-level Systems Engineer I to join the Unmanned Aircraft Systems team for UAS development, testing, and documentation. The role emphasizes applying knowledge of unmanned systems, robotics, or autonomous technologies and collaborating with senior engineers on ongoing projects onsite in Crane.

This opportunity requires an entry-level background with potential for growth within HII’s Warfare Systems (WS) group, part of the Mission