R300 CTO/ETO (UUV) Technical Lead - Engineering 3 - 30842

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Unmanned Systems within Mission Technologies seeks a Senior R300 CTO/ETO Enterprise Technical Lead to guide cross-functional engineering teams. You will oversee design, development, testing, delivery, and support of complex UxS products, ensuring alignment with program goals and budget.

You will mentor engineers, drive hardware/software integration, and coordinate with customers. The role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and continuous improvement in a defense-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor's in related field; 6 years with Master's; or 12 years with HS diploma.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team in design, development, test, delivery, and support of products.
• Align designs with program vision, manage technical baseline, and monitor schedule and budget.
• Mentor engineering staff and act as technical escalation point throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide input on development plans, documentation, and customer-facing technical briefings.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

UUV/USV knowledge

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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R300 CTO/ETO (UUV) Technical Lead - Engineering 3 - 30842

Location: Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States

Requisition Number:30842

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$158,326.00-$180,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Senior

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

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 Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced engineer to come join out team as our key R300 CTO/ETO Enterprise Technical Lead 3! The Enterprise Technical Lead is responsible for leading a cross functional team in the design, development, test, delivery, and support of products within the Program. The Lead works with engineering leadership, program management, and the customer to ensure product designs are aligned with the program technical vision and meet all requirements. Manage the technical baseline of product within the program, support technical planning, and ensure projects remains within budget and schedule. Establish product development approach for development projects, with emphasis on quality, robustness, and reliability. Resolve cross-discipline technical issues.Provide dotted-line supervision of program technical personnel involved in the design and development of complex systems. Act as the program technical focal point of contact with internal and external customers. Participate in reviews to support reporting of technical, cost, and schedule progress. Support Program and Project Managers in the creation and maintenance of development and production plans and schedules. Act as a mentor to engineering team members on the program.Support continuous improvement through adherence to and improvement of CMMI development processes.Other responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate for the role.

This is a mid level role where you will be leading engineering effort across manufacturing, post delivery design updates and issues, and introduction of new functions and capabilities. You will function as a technical expert who provides management, leadership in the design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products and services within a technical environment. Participate in and provide input into the design, re-design and development of technology products and applications. Contribute to and often lead the specification and design phases of the development life cycle. Also manage the design and implementation of new development and enhancement efforts, and coordinate systems installation and software testing with other technologists.

• Responsible for the overall technical implementation of applications, and frequently interact with internal and external business contacts.


• Responsible for the technical integrity of projects while providing technical guidance to clients and department staff at the brand, program, and project levels.


• Functions as day-to-day lead on assigned projects and works with technical leadership to perform evaluations and feasibility reviews of creative concepts and technology solutions.


• Act as a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions.


• Determine and provide a necessary level of technical documentation during requirements gathering, based on technical services group standards and procedures and discussions with project staff, industry experience, and technical vendors.


• Assist the technical director with scoping, identification of project deliverables, and creation of project-specific documentation such as functional specifications, technical specifications, etc.


• Proactively work with producers to ensure that appropriate staffing resources are assigned, put in place, and effectively utilized at the appropriate time.


• Work with quality assurance resources to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly assigned, fixed, and regressed.


• Communicate daily regarding project status with appropriate team members.


• Provide technical consultancy to department staff and participate in business development efforts including proposals, development plans, and presentations, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience

• Engineering leadership experience


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued Secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience establishing strategy for technical product development with emphasis on multidisciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, software, etc.)


• Experience as project leader/manager including supervision of technical personnel involved in the design and development of complex systems


• Background with marine systems, robotics, and development/integration of products


• Demonstrated project management skills, including earned value and risk management


• Demonstrated excellent customer interfacing and presentation skills


• Highly skilled providing technical briefings to internal/external customers and company leadership


• Working experience leading technical definition and change proposal development


• Experience identifying program risks and developing mitigation plans


• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written


• Experience with Defense contracting environments


• Some travel is associated with this role to support customer meetings and/or provide technical support.


• Experience in supporting troubleshooting and introducing product upgrades into a production setting.

Physical Requirements

Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

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.

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