Environmental Control Systems SME (Engineer Aeronautical 5) - 29594

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 136,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support Environmental Control Systems for the Army Maneuver Air Directorate in Huntsville, AL. The role may be performed remotely and requires extensive airworthiness and thermodynamics analysis with DoD standards.

Senior-level position emphasizing leadership mindset, engineering design reviews, and collaboration across teams to deliver system improvements and depot support. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 13 years with Masters; 10 years with PhD/JD; or HS Diploma with 19 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review test plans, reports and analyses for specification/qualification compliance.

Skills

US citizen

DoD security clearance

Thermodynamics analysis

Airworthiness knowledge

Data reduction & analysis

Communication of memos & briefings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

Tools

PDREP

TAMMS-A/MCDS

SRD Task Tracking System

ETMs/IETMs

Job description

Requisition Number: 29594

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $136,373.00 - $176,800.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies is looking to hire an Aerospace Engineer - to provide technical support for Aviation Environmental Control Systems to the Army Maneuver Air Directorate (MAD) and the Propulsion Branch in Huntsville, Alabama. The Army’s MAD provides its engineers and analyst the opportunity to gain experience in various programs, including Research & Development, Fielding & Implementation, and Sustainment Engineering programs supporting the DoW Aerospace Industry. In addition, HII engineers and analysts set the standard of professional and ethical conduct and participate in diverse professional development opportunities. This position can be performed remotely.

HII team members perform in concert with our company slogan, “Delivering the Advantage”

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Review test plans, test reports, and analyses concerning compliance with specification and/or qualification requirements.
• Review quality escapes and Manufacturing Review Boards (MRBs) and document airworthiness concerns.
• Provide recommendations on the requirements coverage, success criteria, and acceptability of the test plans and reports, risks or potential risks of the test plan and report, and corrective actions or improvements to the test plan and report.
• Provide support for test witnessing, evaluation of test results, and/or post‑test inspections and recommendations regarding requirements coverage of tests and post‑test hardware condition and performance.
• Review technical changes to manuals and maintenance procedures, participate in program and design reviews and technical meetings, and support failure investigations and procedure validations/verifications.
• Provide technical and project engineering support for Environmental Control related improvements developed under the Component Improvement Program.
• Provide support for Depot and repair activities to include Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) plan and hardware repair reviews, and support of Product Verification Audits (PVAs).
• Provide support for alternate source evaluations, intercept actions, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) engineering requests.
• Provide technical support for Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and/or Cost Wise Readiness activities relating to Environmental Control Systems.
• Provide technical input on Foreign Military Sales support.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• Preferred: 18 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 16 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 14 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• The ability to document processes and methodologies for the design and airworthiness qualification of Environmental Control Systems, generate memorandums, briefings and related documentation in electronic format (MS Word and PowerPoint), and provide memorandums, briefings, recommendations and analyses for Government use to ensure standardization and effectiveness of the
• Airworthiness process as conducted by the Propulsion Division.
• Ability to perform data reduction and analysis to evaluate Environmental Control and component performance and provide recommendations on the compliance of performance submittals with respect to applicable requirements along with detailed studies to determine corrective actions or improvements.
• Ability to provide written recommendations regarding field inquiries concerning serviceability of Environmental Control Systems and interpretation of airworthiness requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and parts lists, plus ability to write clear and concise memorandums.
• Provide engineering support for Environmental Control Systems relating to helicopters, unmanned air vehicles and fixed wing platforms.
• Documented working knowledge of performing thermal analyses.Experience using/developing various software tools to conduct Steady State and Transient Thermodynamic Design & Analysis (Heating, Cooling, Dehumidification Calculations) on Air, Water, Hydraulic Fluid, Gas (Dry Air), Vapor, and Steam Systems.
• The candidate should have documented experience on performing risk analysis, reliability analysis, and data reduction and analysis to evaluate Environmental Control performance, providing recommendations on the compliance of performance submittals with respect to applicable requirements and detailed studies to determine corrective actions.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Requirements

• 18 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 16 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 14 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Working knowledge of multiple DoD software programs to include but not limited to Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), The Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation/Maintenance Consolidated Database System (TAMMS-A/MCDS), SRD Task Tracking System (TTS), and Aircraft/Engine Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs)/Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Experience conducting Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Experience/Knowledge with writing and reviewing of Aeronautical Design Specifications, such as ADS-50 & AMACC, used in Design, Performance, and Qualification of ECS systems a plus.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing requirements used in ECS system qualification.
• Experience writing and reviewing AWIS, SSRAs, System Safety Management Plans, FMECA/FEMA, and Safety Design Requirements Definition.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 25 yrs; or Masters of Science in Engineering with 23 yrs; or Ph.D in Engineering with 21 yrs.

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.

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. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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