Lead Engineer​/Systems Architect

Position: Lead Engineer/Systems Architect - 28005
Requisition Number: 28005 Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $ 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 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. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title.

Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
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 highly skilled Systems Architecture Engineer to support a government program based in Knoxville, TN. This role is responsible for owning and defining the overall system architecture for advanced cabinet-based systems, ensuring robust integration, protection, and operability across all major components. The salary for this position will be based on several factors such as skills and years of experience.

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are may be able to demonstrate flexibility Essential

Job Responsibilities Own and develop the complete system architecture, ensuring alignment with program requirements and engineering standards. Define cabinet-level interfaces, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and clarity across subsystems. Establish voltage and current limits to ensure electrical safety, compliance, and optimal system performance. Develop and implement grounding, bonding, and protection strategies to support reliable and secure system operation. Ensure proper interface and seamless integration with the existing controller architecture.

Lead major component selection decisions, evaluating technical performance, risk, cost, and lifecycle considerations. Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, software, and program teams to ensure cohesive system delivery. Provide technical leadership throughout design, development, integration, and testing phases.

Minimum Qualifications 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. 5 years of experience in system architecture, electrical system design, or integrated hardware system development. Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including voltage/current limitations, grounding strategies, and protection schemes. Experience defining system interfaces and working with cabinet-level or enclosure-based system designs.

Hands-on experience evaluating and selecting major hardware components (e.g., power electronics, controllers, sensors, protection devices). Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills. Clearance:
Secret level security clearance.

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…