Tech Center Senior Level Engineering SME for Aerospace Systems, Part Time

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,208 - 151,536; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Tech Center Senior Level Engineering SME for Aerospace Systems in Dayton, Ohio. This part-time position requires a minimum of 15 years' experience in Systems Engineering and prior senior-level technical authority. Responsibilities include providing expert support to operations teams and engaging in diverse projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM field and demonstrate qualities inherent with senior-leadership experience. Flexible work options are available including hybrid and remote arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in related Systems Engineering or Technical Programmatic Teams.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior-level engineering or technical authority position.
• Expert level knowledge & breadth of experience in their related fields to be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support to operations program teams & Government customers.
• Engage across a wide array of portfolios and programs within the company.
• Conduct studies & analysis, strategic goals & strategy development.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Aerospace Systems

Engineering Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field

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Tech Center Senior Level Engineering SME for Aerospace Systems, Part Time

Requisition Number:27505

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$162,053.00-$200,000.00

Security Clearance:Other

Level of Experience:Senior

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.

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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is actively seeking Part-Time candidates with prior senior-level Government, Military, or Industry chief engineering, principle technical, or organizational technical advisory role experience for placement on our Tech Center SME team. This team provides needed expert support to our operations program teams & Government customers. Our SMEs also serve as the foundation to our organization's technical advisory to our senior leaders, maintain our expertise & tech-base, and provide professional development & mentorship opportunities for our workforce.

This role requires prior demonstrated experience at the senior level engineering or technical authority position in one or more of the following competency areas: Systems Engineering, Structures, Flight Technology, Propulsion & Propulsion Installations, Subsystems, Human Factors/Crew systems, Diagnostics Systems, Avionics & Integrated Avionics Systems (e.g., Radar, Communications, Navigation, Targeting, Electronic Warfare & Countermeasures, etc.), Electrical Systems, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, Systems Safety, Computer Systems and Software, Maintenance, Armaments, Passenger Safety, Materials, Air Transportability.

This position’s supervision is managed from Dayton Ohio. However, the role is mission driven, and candidates can be in Dayton, Ohio, co-located at other business sites (e.g., Hanscom AFB, Robins AFB), hybrid, or fully remote.

The pay range for this role is $80-$110/hour depending on the candidate's unique education, background and experience levels. This position can support cleared and uncleared applicants.

Note that this team does periodic seasonal recruiting and hiring.

The Tech Center is a matrixed and highly technical support & advisory organization within HII Mission Technologies, Warfare Systems group. Our team of SMEs & Technical Advisors engage across a wide array of portfolios and programs within the company. Our SMEs are not limited to working for a single project or task.

Our candidate’s work activities are scoped based on each person’s specific expertise areas, the needs of both the candidate (e.g., availability & part-time flexibility, desired work scope & tasks, continued professional development), the needs of direct customer projects (e.g., specific project taskings, and contractual or deliverable obligations), and ongoing company initiatives they are supporting (strategic planning roles, customer engagements, corporate activities, etc.).

Example activities range from direct support to DoD customer programs (e.g., studies & analysis, advisory, or other part-time roles in your related field), contributing to our new business opportunities (e.g., strategic goals & strategy development, technical solutions & whitepapers, supporting RFI or proposal teams, and internal research & development (IRAD) projects). In addition, our team members routinely participate in or lead internal professional development initiatives (e.g., mentorship, continuous learning, or organizational quality improvements).

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in related Systems Engineering, Technical Programmatic Teams, or Business Capability area role
• Demonstrated experience in a Government, Military, or Industry senior level engineering or technical authority position (e.g., Government, Military, or Industry level Directors of Engineering (DoE), Chief Engineers, Technical Advisors, Technical Program Leads, or Team/Branch/Division Level Leads).
• Demonstrated experience in DoD (USAF, USSF or other DoD service) acquisition programs for aerospace systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Technical Management).
• Candidates must possess expert level knowledge & breadth of experience in their related fields to be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Candidates will demonstrate qualities inherent with senior-leadership experience, such as ability to: analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet requirements and objectives within available resources; adapt standard techniques/processes to perform complex tasks; plan, organize, and mentor junior managers & employees.
• Candidates may be required to obtain or maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance and access commensurate to their involvement with the USG. Candidates will be subject to investigation as required by the NISPOM, ICD 704 processes, DoD Manual 5205.07, Volume 2, and any additional Government Policy or Directives as determined by the Cognizant Security Agency. Candidates may be subject to a polygraph and enhanced security review. However, those without current security clearances may also apply!

Preferred Requirements

• 20+ years' experience in related Systems Engineering, Technical Programmatic Teams, or Business Capability area role
• Master’s Degree is highly desired in a related STEM fields (e.g., Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Technical Management).
• Previously Published Research or contributions to Technical Organizations.

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.