Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMedical Arts Building, 603, Main Street West, Knoxville Central Business District, South Waterfront, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37902, United States
About HII Mission Technologies
HII's Mission Technologies Division is a team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivering all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. We are 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 to cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. 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, you will find a supportive and welcoming environment at HII.
About the Role
We are hiring a motivated and experienced Integration and Test Engineer to support our Directed Energy operations. Our approach to directed energy is based on a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that leverages only the best of what the industry has to offer to our warfighters. With emerging state-of-the-art integration, production, and test facilities, we are building the infrastructure needed to develop, integrate, assemble, test, deploy, and sustain advanced laser and microwave systems.
In this role, you will manage the integration and testing of systems engineering processes. You will provide engineering support for the integration, testing, acceptance, and delivery of systems, structures, components, and software. You will develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules. This position offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Please note that candidates will be expected to eventually relocate to the Knoxville, TN area.
Why HII
HII is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build a new future. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals. We offer 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Application Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 and press #3 for HII Mission Technologies for assistance.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Medical Arts Building, 603, Main Street West, Knoxville Central Business District, South Waterfront, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37902, United States
Knoxville, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive system design and integration
- check_circleProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
- check_circleDevelop and direct preparation of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules
- check_circleSupport technical planning and evaluations of alternatives including cost, risk, and manufacturability
- check_circlePerform system integration and verification/validation testing of system requirements
- check_circleIdentify, articulate, and manage programmatic risks and mitigation strategies
- check_circleCommunicate task status clearly and create various project reports
Requirements
- verifiedMust be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
- verifiedExperience working within government contracts
- verifiedLevel 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 3 years with Master's; 0 years with PhD; or 9 years with High School Diploma
- verifiedLevel 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 7 years with Master's; 4 years with PhD; or 13 years with High School Diploma
- verifiedLevel 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 13 years with Master's; 10 years with PhD; or 19 years with High School Diploma
- verifiedExperience authoring and implementing system level and component level test plans
- verifiedExperience leading system integration efforts
Nice to Have
Master's degree or Ph.D. in related field. Experience with Open Systems Architectures. Experience working as a defense hard tech prime or major sub. Experience working in laser systems, power systems, or cooling systems. Demonstrated experience with system safety, reliability, and maintainability engineering. Experience executing managing tasks within budgets. Experience in risk management including risk register development. Experience with hardware and software systems engineering. Prior experience working within Department of Defense contracts. Experience working at Department of Defense testing sites. Possesses an active Secret clearance.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleBest-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choicescheck_circleSavings Plan Options (401(k))check_circlePaid holidays and paid time offcheck_circleTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programs
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Mosa, C5isr, Ai, Big Data, Cyber Operations, Synthetic Training Environments, Fleet Sustainment, Environmental Remediation, Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, Directed Energy.
Education: Bachelor's in related field required for Level 3; Master's in related field preferred; PhD in related field preferred.
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In this Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels) at Mission Technologies, a division of HII role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive system design and integration; provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; develop and direct preparation of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules; and support technical planning and evaluations of alternatives including cost, risk, and manufacturability.
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To qualify for the Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels) at Mission Technologies, a division of HII position, applicants should have: Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance; Experience working within government contracts; Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 3 years with Master's; 0 years with PhD; or 9 years with High School Diploma; Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 7 years with Master's; 4 years with PhD; or 13 years with High School Diploma; Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 13 years with Master's; 10 years with PhD; or 19 years with High School Diploma; and Experience authoring and implementing system level and component level test plans.
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Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels) at Mission Technologies, a division of HII is based in Medical Arts Building, 603, Main Street West, Knoxville Central Business District, South Waterfront, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37902, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Mission Technologies, a division of HII has listed this Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels) role as on-site.
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Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels) at Mission Technologies, a division of HII typically requires 5–19 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels) at Mission Technologies, a division of HII include Mosa; C5isr; Ai; Big Data; Cyber Operations; Synthetic Training Environments; Fleet Sustainment; and Environmental Remediation.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in related field required for Level 3; Master's in related field preferred; and PhD in related field preferred.
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