Developmental Engineer; Engineer Mechanical
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Overview
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 C5
ISR 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.
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 C5
ISR, 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.
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a high-caliber Developmental Engineer to join our elite engineering team. Based in Alexandria, VA, you will be in a developmental position for new business captures, transforming mission requirements into ruggedized, high-performance hardware solutions.
This role is not just about CAD; it’s about defining the mechanical "win strategy." You will assist in the design of enclosures, cooling systems, and integrated platforms for C5
ISR, unmanned systems, and electronic warfare applications.
This position supports an on-going proposal. When the proposal is awarded, HII will seek to hire for this position immediately.
Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems, such as metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs. May be responsible for the transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
Minimum Qualifications- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of two (2) years working as a Mechanical Engineer in a commercial environment (May be inclusive with experience working as an Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer in their respective engineering field)
- Experience working with other development contractors and trades to include non-traditional applications
- Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Experience utilizing 3-dimensional drafting such tools such as CAD, Solidworks, and Revit
- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance w/Poly
- Experience working on USG contracts
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience with electrical/mechanical industry best practices, regulations, and safety standards
- Experience working on teams
- Demonstrated experience implementing Building Automation and System Controls
Office, industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.
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…
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