Systems Engineer 5

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a System Engineer 5 to support autonomous vessels and related equipment. You will assist in detailed design, integration, testing, and verification of new unmanned systems, with emphasis on UUVs and USVs, working with customers and field teams in Pocasset, MA.

The ideal candidate has extensive system engineering experience, leads analyses across the lifecycle, and mentors junior engineers while collaborating with cross‑functional partners to

Qualifications

• 15 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 13 years relevant experience with a Master's in related field.
• 10 years relevant experience with a PhD or JD in related field.
• Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, and sustaining UUVs and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration, verification and validation for UUV systems.
• Conduct analyses across all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Translate customer or product requirements into system solutions within tech, schedule and cost constraints.
• Lead development and maintenance of system engineering artifacts and models.

Skills

System engineering

Requirement analysis

UUV operations

Test & verification

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

Tools

JAMA

Atlassian (JIRA/Confluence)

SysML

Job description

Requisition Number: 29828

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $142,751.00 - $19,800.00

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 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.

Role

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:

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff Done Right!

HII Unmanned Systems is seeking a System Engineer 5 to support our rapidly expanding classes of autonomous vessels and auxiliary equipment. As our new System Engineer, you will assist in the detailed design, integration, and testing of new unmanned systems vehicles. Tasking will include supporting UUV operations, customer outreach and field support, requirements analysis and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, verification and validation, systems integration and test, and system sustainment.

It’s your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you’re ready to lead the world!

Location: Pocasset, MA

• Perform system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for UUV systems
• Conduct analyses across all phases of the system lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Translate customer or product requirements into logical and systematic system solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Conduct UUV operations at HII and customer locations, which may include operating at with customers at sea on various boat platforms.
• Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies.
• Lead the development and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts, architecture products, and system models using tools such as JAMA and Atlassian.
• Develop system architectures using SysML, UML, and UAF.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and sound engineering judgment to solve complex problems.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams, presenting technical approaches and findings.
• Support and lead integration, verification, validation, and test events.
• Mentor junior engineers in UUV systems engineering fundamentals.

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...

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, and sustaining UUV’s and their related systems
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
• Ability to travel 20% with potential surges to 60%

Bonus Points for...

• Experience with a multi-discipline, engineering background such as Naval Architecture, Aerospace, Robotics, etc.
• Experience with Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) operations
• Experience with US DoD programs
• Experience with requirements management
• Experience with JAMA
• 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. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

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.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.

• 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
• 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.