Systems Engineer - 29588 (Crane, IN, Indiana, United States)

Inuplands; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Crane, Indiana is seeking an entry level Systems Engineer I to join the UAS team. Recent graduates will apply their knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems, robotics, or autonomous tech while supporting projects and gaining hands-on engineering experience.

The role is onsite in Crane, IN, with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and contribute to testing, data collection, and documentation across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in systems engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of UAS platforms, sensors, avionics, autonomy, or related technologies.
• Internships, co-ops, senior design projects, or hands‑on work involving UAS, robotics, or autonomous tech.

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

Systems engineering

Aerospace engineering

UAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Systems or Aerospace Eng

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. 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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, https://vimeo.com/732533072.
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; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as 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.
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.
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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
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