Lead Systems Engineer, Platform Integration - 28561

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for its Platform Integration team in Crane, Indiana. The role involves managing the technical health and integration of systems to align with mission requirements. Candidates should have extensive experience in DoD environments and possess strong communication skills.

This is an onsite position, and candidates ideally should be located near Crane, IN, or in Panama City, FL; Patuxent River, MD; or Jacksonville, FL.

Qualifications

• 20 years relevant experience in engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of Navy or joint-service systems, weapons, and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and management of systems and technologies.
• Provide engineering analysis for investment decisions and capability gaps.
• Ensure compliance with DoD engineering processes and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering processes

Requirements analysis

Strong communication skills

Experience with Navy or joint-service systems

Education

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

Tools

Technical documentation tools

Job description

Location: Crane, IN, Indiana, United States

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 Capability Framework

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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 e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.