Systems Engineer - Mid-level - Secret Clearance - Dayton/WPAFB - 30410 * at HII

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Requisition Number: 30410 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $90,872.00 - $129,810.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Job Description Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII‑MT), is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join our growing team supporting the development of advanced Digital Array Radar systems. As part of a lean team, you will be responsible for many aspects of Systems Engineering across the full system lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, and collaborative with a focus on mission success. This role requires a balance of traditional acquisition systems engineering with speed, adaptability, and agility. Systems Engineers work in close collaboration with our subject matter experts and with our vendors to ensure these complex, first-of-their-kind systems meet our needs. As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for key aspects of the project including the technical baseline, requirements management, and verification. You will use digital engineering tools throughout system design, integration, and test. This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. #LI-HB1 Essential Job Responsibilities Provide technical oversight and accountability for vendor engineering teams Serve as key technical evaluator of vendor designs, plans, and documentation from a holistic system perspective Conduct independent system trade studies and performance checks to validate or challenge vendor results Manage requirements decomposition and allocation Manage requirements verification & validation planning and execution Identify system technical risks and propose risk mitigations Develop and maintain system architecture and behavioral models using SysML and other digital engineering tools. Minimum Qualifications 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles across multiple lifecycle phases (requirements derivation, interface definition, integration, and verification). Strong “systems thinking” mindset with the ability to ana