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# Engineer Systems 5

- **Company:** HII Mission Technologies
- **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,830.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9165424/engineer-systems-5

## About the Role

* 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
 * Experience in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
 * Experience authoring a systems engineering management plan.
 * Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering lifecycle management including development of requirements, architectures, integration and validation plans within a production environment.
 * Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
 * Experience working within government contracts.
 * Technical and problem-solving intuition.
 * Ability to anticipate and mitigate programmatic implications of system challenges.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements

 * Experience working as a defense hard tech prime or major sub.
 * Experience working in laser systems, power systems, or cooling systems."
 * Experience with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
 * Experience with CAMEO system engineering and requirements management software
 * An active Secret clearance or higher

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

## Description

* Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage.
 * Create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies.
 * Ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
 * Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems.
 * Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
 * Conduct trade studies, modeling and simulation, and performance analysis to inform design decisions and mitigate risks.
 * Communicate task status with clarity and brevity.
 * Identify, articulate, and manage risks.
 * Manage internal and external relationships.
 * Create and maintain various reports.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and effective system design.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.


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