Entry-Level UAS Systems Engineer — Robotics & Autonomy

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 58,993 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Crane, Indiana, seeks an entry level Systems Engineer to join our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team. You will support development, testing, and documentation while learning from experienced engineers in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 year of related experience and a foundational UAS knowledge base. This onsite role requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance and a strong collaborative mindset.

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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

UAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Systems or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

HII Mission Technologies in Crane, Indiana, seeks an entry level Systems Engineer to join our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team. You will support development, testing, and documentation while learning from experienced engineers in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 year of related experience and a foundational UAS knowledge base. This onsite role requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance and a strong collaborative mindset.