Lead Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 4)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Technologies provides mission‑critical engineering and technical services worldwide. We seek a Systems Engineer Lead to guide enterprise‑level systems engineering across the full lifecycle with MBSE, SysML/UML/UAF, and architecture artifacts.

You will mentor junior engineers and lead critical integration and testing efforts. The candidate will translate customer requirements into robust system solutions, manage trade studies and interface analyses, and collaborate with customers,

Qualifications

• Hands-on MBSE workflows and digital engineering methods.
• Experience with requirements analysis, allocation, traceability, validation.
• Experience performing trade studies and interface analysis.
• Proficiency with SysML/UML/UAF modeling languages.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, integrate, verify, validate; support analyses across system lifecycle.
• Translate requirements into logical, systemic solutions within constraints.
• Lead MBSE artifacts, architecture products, and system models.
• Develop architectures using SysML/UML/UAF; mentor junior engineers.
• Lead integration, verification, validation, and test events.
• Communicate approaches and findings to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

MBSE workflows

Digital engineering

Requirements analysis

Trade studies

SysML/UML/UAF

Customer communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

High School Diploma + 13 years relevant experience

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

CATIA Magic Suite

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

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.

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.

Benefits

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; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions.

EEO Statement

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.