Lead Systems Engineer, Platform Integration - 28561

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan Options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to support engineering activities for defense programs in Crane, Indiana. Candidates should have 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Engineering. Responsibilities include managing system integration and providing technical documentation. This position requires strong communication skills and active DoD Secret clearance. Competitive benefits offered including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 20 years relevant experience required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance necessary.
• Experience with DoD acquisition frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and management of systems lifecycle.
• Provide engineering analysis for investment and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with government program offices and technical leads.

Skills

Systems engineering processes

Requirements analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 28561

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

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.

Summary

HII - Mission Technologies is hiring a Lead Systems Engineer for our Platform Integration team to support engineering, technical, and analytical activities for government and defense programs located in Crane, Indiana. This role is responsible for managing the technical health, lifecycle, and integration of a portfolio of systems, platforms, or capabilities, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, acquisition processes, and engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in DoD environments and is comfortable collaborating with government customers, engineering teams, and program management.

This is an onsite position for candidates ideally located near Crane, IN. We will consider applicants residing in/near Panama City, FL, Patuxent River, MD, or Jacksonville, FL.

What You Will Do

• Support the planning, development, and management of a portfolio of systems, technologies, or capabilities across their full lifecycle.
• Provide engineering analysis to inform investment decisions, risk assessments, system upgrades, and capability gaps.
• Coordinate with government program offices, technical leads, and stakeholders to ensure portfolio alignment with mission and operational needs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including roadmaps, interface control documents, configuration baselines, and system assessments.
• Conduct trade studies, requirements analysis, and systems integration assessments to support acquisition and engineering decisions.
• Monitor system performance, configuration changes, and technology health across multiple projects.
• Assist with budget planning, cost estimation, and prioritization of engineering tasks across the portfolio.
• Ensure all portfolio elements comply with DoD engineering processes, cybersecurity requirements, and relevant standards.
• Support technical reviews, milestone readiness, and program audits.
• Provide recommendations for modernization, sustainment, and technology insertion opportunities.

What We Are Looking For (minimum Qualifications)

• 20 years relevant experience with bachelor’s in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks, lifecycle management, and government standards.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of comfort supporting government stakeholders.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Bonus points for

• Experience with NSWC Crane programs or similar defense organizations.
• Knowledge of Navy or joint-service systems, weapons, sensors, or electronic warfare technologies.
• Experience supporting portfolio management, capability development, or technical baselines.

Physical Requirements

• Normally subject to minimal hazards associated with the office environment. Exposure to fumes, irritants, laser light, toxic chemicals, and potential electrical shock in an industrial or shipboard environment. May involve gathering data while observing rotating or operating machinery. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams, or making quality assurance checks at the actual labor site.

Benefits

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/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.

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.