Systems Test Engineer

Requisition Number: 21094

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $85,686.00 - $123,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid HI

This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies.

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.

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Who We Are

HII-Mission Technologies seeks a Systems Test Engineer to support our work at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico or Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Based on demonstrated experience, opportunity for Contract Labor On-Call (CLOC) support or opportunity to work remote with 50-75% travel in support of test events would be considered; however, would need USG customer approval on a case-by-case basis.

HII-Mission Technologies is a crucial provider of quick response technology assessments with a five-year contract to provide support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense with work primarily at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our staff offers a broad range of engineering and technical services, including technology demonstrations and assessments, laboratory and field experiments, and integrated research and analyses.

We are seeking additional qualified experts to join our technology assessment organization in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation activities for one or more projects. The technology assessments involve the study and review of a technology/concept and the delivery of impartial assessment services to support time-sensitive programmatic decisions. Each assessment is customized to the unique requirements of the respective clients and span a wide array of domains and systems.

Here at Mission Technologies, we are accelerating national security solutions to our customers worldwide. We deliver high-value services with broad capabilities of systems and solutions. Within the C5ISR group, we are delivering actionable intelligence across the globe at hyper-speed through mission systems and operations. You will join a team that is mission-focused and leading the way in the next generation of defense technology.

By joining this team you gain on-demand professional development, career mobility, and community engagement as well as the option to participate in multiple Employee Resource Groups that focus on diversity and inclusion. This is a community of mission-focused and ready partners that start here and grow here.

What You Will Do

• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems tests and evaluate results against specifications, requirements, and operational needs and acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints
• Analyze, evaluate, and document test data and results
• Assess COTS and GOTS equipment specifications for use in operational environments
• Present results to senior leaders for decisions to protect operational missions worldwide
• Attend meetings and conduct interviews to in develop studies and final reports
• Ensure test adequacy by developing test methodologies, scenarios, and data collection plans
• Assists in the execution of test events and data collection
• Produce test reports in accordance with established organizational standards
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations
• Prepare recommendations and participate in discussions to evaluate and determine the adequacy of designs
• Assist in producing and briefing study results
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Support other analysts as needed to consolidate test results
• Lead a team or work as a data collector for another team when necessary to support a test
• Integrate and organize these test results into complete and refined reports

What We Are Looking For

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field, or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Possess and maintain a current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Strong self-motivation and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to review, produce, define, with the customer, the operational critical requirements, document, and then design a test that determines performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work multiple projects, handle schedule changes and short suspense tasks
• Experience in RF, cellular, cyber, and networking technologies with a desire to learn new technology

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• Special Operations background with previous experience conducting Combat Evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly understand new technology, resolve complex problems, overcome human and technical obstacles
• Possibility for surge positions to support 3-6-month projects with travel or full-time employment at Kirtland AFB Albuquerque, NM or Ft. Liberty Fayetteville, NC. Full-time, part-time, surge positions as well as work location are subject to customer approval on a case-by-case basis
• Experience working with multi-level classified information systems in a secure office environment
• National Guard or Reserve Special Operations Forces

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.

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. Bonother 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 diverse 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.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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.

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