Lead Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 4)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and PTO

Wellness resources

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Virginia Beach is seeking a Systems Engineer Lead to guide enterprise-level systems engineering across the full lifecycle. You will apply MBSE, model-based approaches, and lead architecture activities using SysML/UML/UAF.

The role requires strong technical leadership, collaboration with customers and teams, and mentoring junior engineers in MBSE methods. A DoD Secret clearance is required; location is Virginia Beach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree; 7 years with Master’s; 4 years with PhD/JD; or 13 years with HS diploma.
• Hands-on experience with MBSE workflows and digital engineering methods.
• Experience performing requirements analysis, allocation, traceability, verification planning, and validation.
• Experience conducting trade studies, functional decomposition, and interface analysis.
• Proficiency with modeling languages such as SysML, UML, and/or UAF.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses.
• Conduct analyses across all phases of the system lifecycle from concept to disposal.
• Translate customer or product requirements into logical system solutions within constraints.
• Lead MBSE artifacts, architecture products, and system models using MBSE tools.
• Develop system architectures using SysML, UML, and UAF.
• Mentor junior engineers in MBSE methods and modeling best practices.

Skills

MBSE workflows

Digital engineering

SysML/UML/UAF

CAMEO

CATIA

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

High School Diploma

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,872.00 - $140,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

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. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-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. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

• 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

Mission Technologies provides mission-critical engineering and technical services to Information Technology, Federal Civilian, National Security, Aerospace & Defense, and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a Systems Engineer Lead to support enterprise-level systems engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle. This role requires strong technical leadership, broad systems engineering expertise, and hands‑on experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including modeling languages and tools.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses.
• Conduct analyses across all phases of the system lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Translate customer or product requirements into logical and systematic system solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies.
• Lead the development and maintenance of MBSE artifacts, architecture products, and system models using tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or CATIA Magic Suite.
• Develop system architectures using SysML, UML, and UAF.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and sound engineering judgment to solve complex problems.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams, presenting technical approaches and findings.
• Support and lead integration, verification, validation, and test events.
• Mentor junior engineers in MBSE methods, modeling best practices, and systems engineering fundamentals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with MBSE workflows and digital engineering methods.
• Experience performing requirements analysis, allocation, traceability, verification planning, and validation.
• Experience conducting trade studies, functional decomposition, and interface analysis.
• Proficiency with modeling languages such as SysML, UML, and/or UAF.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance; candidates will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening.

Preferred Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering or engineering design and development.
• Demonstrated experience participating in training‑related test events for Integrated Training Systems (ITS), including systems such as BFTT and ATD.
• Experience working with DoD programs, customers, and acquisition processes.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification or equivalent SE credentials.
• Experience integrating system models with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama).
• Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical lead on complex programs.
• Familiarity with system‑of‑systems engineering, digital engineering ecosystems, and large‑scale architecture development.

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.

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. Find the role that's right for you.

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
• 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.

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

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?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.