Integration and Test Engineer Directed Energy (Multiple Levels)
Knoxville, TN - USA
Job Summary
Requisition Number:28346
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$72254.00-$195000.00
Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience:Mid
Employee Referral Amount:$1000.00
Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
Mission Technologies a division of HII is on the lookout for various levels driven imaginative and highly skilled Integration and Test Engineers to help shape the future of our Directed Energy portfolio. Our work is powered by a cutting-edge Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) giving us the freedom to integrate the best the industry has to offer directly into the hands of our warfighters. With brand-new state-of-the-art facilities coming online we are building the foundation for the next generation of laser and microwave systems - designed integrated assembled tested deployed and sustained under one roof.
This is your opportunity to help pioneer technology that will redefine the battlespace of tomorrow. As an Integration and Test Engineer you will be at the heart of our systems engineering lifecycle - leading integration efforts executing rigorous testing campaigns and validating the performance of some of the most advanced technologies in the field. Youll own the development and execution of detailed test plans procedures and schedules ensuring every system meets its mission with precision.
Please note: candidates not located in the Knoxville TN will be expected to relocate.
We are hiring across multiple experience levels with competitive salary ranges:
- Level 3: $86239 - $135659
- Level 4: $106801 - $167829
- Level 5: $129157 - $202959
Leadsystem integration and verification/validation testing to ensure mission-ready performance.
Supporttechnical planning and evaluations of alternatives including cost and risk supportability and manufacturability.
Communicate technical and programmatic updates with clarity and confidence.
Identify articulate and manage risks before they become roadblocks.
Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships.
Collaborate across electrical mechanical software and test engineering teams to produce cohesive innovative system designs.
(Level 5) Provide technical leadership and mentorship that inspires excellence and cultivates engineering talent.
- Experience supporting government contracts.
- Strong technical intuition and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to anticipate system challenges and understand their broader programmatic impacts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including engagement with government stakeholders company leadership and multidisciplinary subject matter experts.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Hands-on experience developing and executing system-level and component-level test plans plus leading integration activities.
Level-specific education and experience requirements:
- Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Level 5: 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.
- Masters degree or Ph.D.
- Experience with Open Systems Architectures.
- Background with defense hard-tech primes or major subs.
- Hands-on experience with laser systems power systems or thermal/cooling systems.
- Familiarity with system safety reliability and maintainability engineering.
- Experience managing tasks within budget and performing risk management activities.
- Background in hardware and software systems engineering.
- Experience with hardware and software systems engineering.
- Prior work on Department of Defense contracts or testing ranges.
- Active Secret clearance.
HII is more than a job - its 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 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 worlds 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Required Experience:
IC