Requisition Number: 20918

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $101,156.00 - $115,606.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior
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.
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Summary
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide management support, network design oversight, implementation, and integration & test activities related to the Combat Air Forces Distributed Mission Operations (CAF DMO) Performance Work Statement (PWS). The selected candidate will serve as an alternate design point of contact (POC) between the contractor team and the customer. In addition to assisting with activities associated with all contractor personnel, subcontractor and teaming partners, the selected candidate will also provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership on technical matters.

The selected candidate will ensure delivery of all services as required by the CAF DMO task order while coordinating with a geographically separated team of employees and subcontractors to meet Mobility Air Force Training requirements.
This role is NOT eligible for remote or hybrid work and is executed on-site.
What you will do
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. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists other lead engineers with overseeing and managing the technical aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Assists with technical solution production for CAF DMO standards development, verifying interoperability of simulators and equipment on the network.
• Assists where required with integration and testing of the CAF DMO Aircrew Training System (ATS) platforms onto the Distributed Training Center Network (DTCN) per the Air Mobility Command (AMC) CAF DMO Flight Plan.
• Work with other leads to assist with the maintenance of system security plans. Implementation and coordination of network policies, procedures and standards.
• Enforces program security procedures
• May be assigned responsibility for the management of associated staff.

What you must have

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 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.
• Experience creating designs, test plans, specifications, and detailed schematics for system architectures.
• Knowledge of tools to conduct a cost/benefit analysis to provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Ability to describe the process of testing design.
• Experience with advising users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience managing a USAF distributed training network
• Experience in Combat Air Force (CAF) operations and training.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification, or equivalent, (i.e. Security )

Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
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. Bonother 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.
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.
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 diverse 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.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.
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