What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Field Engineer position at HII?
Date: Aug 27, 2026
Location: Patuxent River, MD, Maryland, United States
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Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 30005
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: - $140,000.00
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
HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Aircraft Prototype Systems Division at NAS Pax River. A successful candidate will have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other team members.
This is an SCA-covered position subject to the McNamara–O'Hara Service Contract Act. Compensation and fringe benefits will comply with the applicable DOL Wage Determination for this contract and location.
Salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set, while also considering internal equity and market competitiveness.
LEVEL 2 - $66,006 - $94,294
LEVEL 3 - $78,238 - $111,769
LEVEL 4 - $96,797 - $138,766
LEVEL 5 - $116,881 - $166,881
Essential Job Responsibilities
Assess product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
Conduct technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives.
Act as local on-site representative to customer's organization.
Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects, or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently.
Review, analyze, develop, prepare, andor apply engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards, or procedures.
Organize, analyze, and prepare reports or presentation of technical data and information.
Plan and perform tests and evaluations on systems, equipment, or components.
Compile, process, reduce, and analyze test data and results.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level technicians
Perform fabrication, installation and operational support of instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses on various aircraft and test articles.
Fabricate the instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses including installation and performs pre-flight and post-flight operational checks on instrumentation systems prior to and following test flights.
Provide support during aircraft measurement calibrations as required.
Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.
Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
Minimum Qualifications
15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Instrumentation.
Active Secret Clearance
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; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Physical Requirements
Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job. A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered.
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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.
Location: Patuxent River, MD, Maryland, United States
#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 30005
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: - $140,000.00
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
HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Aircraft Prototype Systems Division at NAS Pax River. A successful candidate will have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other team members.
This is an SCA-covered position subject to the McNamara–O'Hara Service Contract Act. Compensation and fringe benefits will comply with the applicable DOL Wage Determination for this contract and location.
Salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set, while also considering internal equity and market competitiveness.
LEVEL 2 - $66,006 - $94,294
LEVEL 3 - $78,238 - $111,769
LEVEL 4 - $96,797 - $138,766
LEVEL 5 - $116,881 - $166,881
Essential Job Responsibilities
Assess product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
Conduct technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives.
Act as local on-site representative to customer's organization.
Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects, or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently.
Review, analyze, develop, prepare, andor apply engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards, or procedures.
Organize, analyze, and prepare reports or presentation of technical data and information.
Plan and perform tests and evaluations on systems, equipment, or components.
Compile, process, reduce, and analyze test data and results.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level technicians
Perform fabrication, installation and operational support of instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses on various aircraft and test articles.
Fabricate the instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses including installation and performs pre-flight and post-flight operational checks on instrumentation systems prior to and following test flights.
Provide support during aircraft measurement calibrations as required.
Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.
Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
Minimum Qualifications
15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Instrumentation.
Active Secret Clearance
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; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Physical Requirements
Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job. A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered.
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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $66,006 - $166,881