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# Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 28585

- **Company:** Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-systems-engineer-engineer-systems-3-28585-alexandria-va-usa-58896778

## About the Role

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

## 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


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