Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 28585

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
Alexandria, VA, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Software Requirements Analysis

Job description

Experteer Overview As a Senior Systems Engineer within HII’s Mission Technologies, you will apply your engineering acumen to support high-stakes national security missions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will translate mission needs into system requirements and drive the full lifecycle from concept to sustainment. You will work with cleared engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, purpose-built solutions. This role offers hands-on testing, rapid development, and a strong impact on national defense outcomes. Join a mission-driven team that prioritizes ownership, collaboration, and delivering results at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Lead end-to-end project execution including planning, scheduling, risk management, and earned value tracking * Translate mission needs into defined system requirements across hardware, software, and integration teams * Drive system integration, verification, and validation throughout the lifecycle * Collaborate with engineers, program teams, and customers with clear documentation and status reporting * Ensure milestones are achieved with quality and on schedule Tasks * 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 3 years with Masters; or 9 years with High School Diploma * Hands-on experience in requirements development, integration, verification, and validation * Experience in project or program management including schedule, technical task coordination, and risk mitigation * Strong ability to communicate technical information to stakeholders and collaborate across cross-functional teams * Must possess and maintain TS/SCI with CI-Poly Key requirements * medical, dental and vision plans * wellness resources * 401(k) savings plan * life insurance * employee discounts * paid holidays and paid time off

Requirements

and engineers, program teams, and customers with clear documentation and status reporting * Ensure milestones are achieved with quality and on schedule Tasks * 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 3 years with Masters; or 9 years with High School Diploma * Hands-on experience in requirements development, integration, verification, and validation * Experience in project or program management including schedule, technical task coordination, and risk mitigation * Strong ability to communicate technical information to stakeholders and collaborate across cross-functional teams * Must possess and maintain TS/SCI with CI-Poly Key requirements * medical, dental and vision plans * wellness resources * 401(k) savings plan * life insurance * employee discounts * paid holidays and paid time off

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