Systems Engineer - Mid-level - Secret Clearance - Dayton/WPAFB - 30410 *
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD
- Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles across multiple lifecycle phases (requirements derivation, interface definition, integration, and verification).
- Strong “systems thinking” mindset with the ability to analyze how component-level decisions affect overall system performance.
- Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance
Nice to have
- Interdisciplinary engineering background
- Proficiency with SysML and digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
- Background or strong technical interest in radar systems, RF electronics, digital beamforming, or signal processing
- Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python)
- Experience planning and executing tests of complex systems in constrained environments
- Hands-on experience with design, integration, test, and verification of hardware or software.
- INCOSE ASEP or CSEP Certification, or similar
Full description
Requisition Number: 30410
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $90,872.00 - $129,810.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
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
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII‑MT), is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join our growing team supporting the development of advanced Digital Array Radar systems. As part of a lean team, you will be responsible for many aspects of Systems Engineering across the full system lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, and collaborative with a focus on mission success. This role requires a balance of traditional acquisition systems engineering with speed, adaptability, and agility. Systems Engineers work in close collaboration with our subject matter experts and with our vendors to ensure these complex, first-of-their-kind systems meet our needs. As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for key aspects of the project including the technical baseline, requirements management, and verification. You will use digital engineering tools throughout system design, integration, and test.