Systems Engineer - 29588

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 58,993 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Crane, Indiana, seeks an entry level Systems Engineer to join our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team. You will support development, testing, and documentation while learning from experienced engineers in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 year of related experience and a foundational UAS knowledge base. This onsite role requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance and a strong collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of UAS platforms, sensors, avionics, autonomy, or related technologies.
• Experience through internships, co-ops, senior design projects, or hands-on work involving UAS, robotics, flight systems, or autonomous technologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities related to UAS development, integration, testing, and evaluation.
• Assist with technical data collection, organization, and analysis.
• Participate in system level testing, troubleshooting, and documentation efforts.
• Work with senior engineers to contribute to design improvements and project execution.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and updates for internal stakeholders.
• Follow established engineering processes, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

UAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Systems or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Requisition Number: 29588

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $58,993.00 - $85,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Entry Level

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

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 - Mission Technologies has an opportunity avialable for an entry level Systems Engineer to join our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team in Crane, Indiana. This role is ideal for recent graduates interested in applying their knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems, robotics, or autonomous technologies. As a Systems Engineer I, you will support technical projects, participate in system testing, and collaborate with experienced engineers while developing professional engineering skills.

This position will work onsite in Crane, IN.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities related to UAS development, integration, testing, and evaluation.


• Assist with technical data collection, organization, and analysis.


• Participate in system level testing, troubleshooting, and documentation efforts.


• Work with senior engineers to contribute to design improvements and project execution.


• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and updates for internal stakeholders.


• Follow established engineering processes, standards, and safety requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 - 1 year of experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering or aerospace engineering.


• Foundational knowledge of UAS platforms, sensors, avionics, autonomy, or related technologies.


• Experience through internships, co-ops, senior design projects, or hands-on work involving UAS, robotics, flight systems, or autonomous technologies.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.


• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with modeling, simulation, or test instrumentation.


• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar engineering tools.


• Exposure to DoD environments, test ranges, or technical operations (preferred but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Office and/or industrial environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

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.

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Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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