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Journeyman Avionics Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII
Dayton, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
Requisition Number: 29422

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,688.00 - $145,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid

Employee Referral Amount: $4,500.00

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.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework Defines The Standard Of Excellence Expected Of All Leaders Across Mission Technologies. Leaders Are Accountable For Modeling These Capabilities And Building Them Within Their Teams

  • Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
  • Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
  • Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
  • Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
  • Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technology is looking for a qualified Journeyman Avionics Engineer with Computer Systems Software Airworthiness experience to support a position located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Support development and review of the full range of documentation and products required by DoDI 5000.02.
  • Assist with execution of the USAF Airworthiness process per MIL-HDBK-516 and the AF Life-Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) processes as prescribed by AFMCI 63-1201.
  • Support implementation of Air Force Integrity Programs
  • Support requirements development, allocation, and verification
  • Support review and evaluation of weapon system design, analyses, and verification documentation and reports
  • Gather and develop technical and business data necessary to build and, as required, present program briefs
  • Support program meetings, working groups, and technical and business reviews as needed
  • Analyze equipment and software performance deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective actions
  • Support development of contract and documentation changes and updates
  • Support source selections in a technical advisory role as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant DoD experience and an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • Two (2) of these years must be in a special access DoD acquisition program as a sub-system lead
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant DoD Avionics experience plus 5 additional years in Engineering
  • Knowledge and experience in designing, developing, integrating and testing Computer Systems & Software, to ensure adequate performance, safety, integrity, and airworthiness.
  • Experience assessing hardware, software, and systems are qualified to meet airworthiness criteria, especially criteria in MIL-HBK-516, section 15.
  • Active TS/SCI

Preferred Requirements

  • Technical experience desired in the areas of:
    • Software and computer system architectures;
    • Software and systems integration processes;
    • Fault tolerance, redundancy management, and high integrity design techniques;
    • Computer system hardware and software criticality identification;
    • Safety Critical Function (SCF) thread analysis;
    • Verification techniques for software, hardware and system integration, developing/maintaining System Integration Laboratory (SIL) facilities with high fidelity test capabilities to V&V software and hardware;
    • System integration verification coverage;
    • Operational Flight Program (OFP) build, load, and flight release process; and the functional compatibility of all software and hardware.
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.

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.

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