Systems Engineer - 30471

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HII is seeking a Systems Engineer for its Uncrewed Systems (UxS) business group within Mission Technologies. The role supports multiple experience levels and requires the ability to obtain a government clearance.

You will contribute to design, integration, testing, and fielding of autonomous maritime vehicles. The ideal candidate will perform detailed analyses, translate customer needs into system requirements, and maintain thorough documentation across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field required; multiple levels offered based on experience.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements development, and verification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering analyses across concept to disposal life cycle for unmanned marine vehicles and support tech.
• Translate customer needs into comprehensive system requirements and ensure traceability.
• Create and maintain accurate systems documentation and integration/test artifacts.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements management

MBSE

Model-based design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

JIRA/Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 30471

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $65,203.00 - $160,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Entry Level

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 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.

Come Join HII!! Where Hard Stuff is done right!

*This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant's qualifications, experience, and skill sets.

HII Unmanned Systems (UxS) has an exciting systems engineering role to develop, integrate, test, and field autonomous maritime vehicles. As our new Systems Engineer you will apply strong systems, integration and test experience and technical knowledge to solve the challenges in engineering unmanned systems. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and will perform the following duties:

• Analyses at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of unmanned marine vehicles and support technology
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer and mission needs into system requirements
• Demonstrates attention to detail, and develops and maintains accurate systems documentation

What you will be doing..

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

What we are looking for..

We are looking to hire for multiple levels in Systems Engineering

• Level 1 - 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Level 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Level 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a goverment clearance #LI-MH1

Bonus Points for..

• Domain knowledge and contextual understanding of robotics and use of robotics in naval mission space, especially autonomous vehicles
• Experience with requirements management
• Experience with JAMA or similar requirements management tools
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for Model Based Design, Simulation and Data Analysis.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (e.g., JIRA/Confluence).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• The ideal candidate is an individual that can work in a fast paced environment; with a high attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, ability to multi-task and enthusiastic attitude.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard 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. 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; 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.

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?

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