Senior NAVFAC Systems Engineer – Trainer Facilities & AI

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks an Engineer Systems 3 to support NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity for Shore-Based Training Systems. You will provide senior technical leadership, manage two work streams, and coordinate with government sponsors to convert concepts into actionable plans.

The role requires NAVFAC experience, cross-disciplinary team leadership, and a focus on training data ecosystems with AI/ML integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a leadership/management role with DoD or Navy programs.
• Experience with Navy facility engineering systems (NAVFAC) processes.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across electrical, mechanical, structural, systems, software.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Onsite work at Dam Neck, VA; hybrid may be available.
• Excellent communication with senior government/military leaders (O-5/O-6 equivalents).
• Willingness to travel occasionally (20–40%).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical liaison with government clients to define requirements and establish project scope.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams supporting trainer facility build-outs (electrical, telecommunication, structural, A&E drawings).
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Surface Training Data Ecosystem (AI/ML, data pipelines, DEVSECOPS).
• Coordinate kickoff meetings and requirements workshops to transition concepts into defined requirements and execution plans.
• Develop workforce strategies and staffing plans including labor categories and recruitment timelines.
• Interface with Navy facilities authorities and installation engineers on certification, drawing standards, and approvals.
• Manage phased program standup, evaluate capabilities, and align with sponsor expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Navy facilities

Project management

Cross-disciplinary teams

Technical liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

A&E drawings

NAVFAC processes

DEVSECOPS

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks an Engineer Systems 3 to support NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity for Shore-Based Training Systems. You will provide senior technical leadership, manage two work streams, and coordinate with government sponsors to convert concepts into actionable plans.

The role requires NAVFAC experience, cross-disciplinary team leadership, and a focus on training data ecosystems with AI/ML integration.