Engineer Communication Sys 5 with Security Clearance

Requisition Number: 29815 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $129,019.00 - $200,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Level of Experience: Senior 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 HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Communications Engineer to support the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, SAOC, Mission Systems Branch (WVSM). This is a part-time, project-based role requiring up to 25 hours per week. This role involves applying theoretical and practical knowledge of hardware and software engineering to review, prepare, and analyze system documentation, configure files, and provide engineering resolution support.

Essential Job Responsibilities Systems Analysis & Design: Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, and requirements. Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for Command and Control subsystems, and analyze their integration into weapon system solutions.

Agile Software Development: Work as a key member of an agile software development team. Elaborate high-level feature descriptions into detailed technical designs, perform coding tasks for features and tests, and execute scripting tasks for software build, packaging, and deployment. Perform peer design and code reviews.

Documentation: Document and demonstrate solutions by developing flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and clear code comments. Perform Quality Assurance to ensure developed product meets quality standards. Open Systems Architecture (OSA): Participate in the review, analysis, and assess contractor implementations of OSA/systems, derived requirements specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), source code, and design implementations.

Comms and Cryptographic Hardware: Provide technical expertise to oversee and audit the design, development, integration, and testing of tactical communications and cryptographic hardware. Ensure secure data transmission and compliance with military communication standards, COMSEC protocols, and NSA cryptographic requirements.

Integration & Mentorship: Serve as a sound voice on behalf of WVSM. Provide technical advice on the effects of software on LRU and highly integrated computer system architectures. Ensure software systems pass data seamlessly throughout datalinks and database locations. Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Systems & Acquisition Expertise:Program acquisition experience in relevant command and control DoD systems and navigational databases. Experience designing, building, implementing, and testing Open Systems Architecture (OSA) systems. Deep knowledge of Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF) format, ARINC 424 navigational database format, and how aeronautical data translates into aircraft flight paths.
• Evaluation & Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication on highly technical topics. Demonstrated critical thinking, ability to review technical documentation, and proactive team collaboration.
• TS/SCI required to start Physical Requirements May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is 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, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. 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, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, 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.
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. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.