Lead Power Systems Engineer - Directed Energy; Engineer Electrical

Position: Lead Power Systems Engineer - Directed Energy (Engineer Electrical 4) - 28908
Requisition Number: 28908

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain  

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

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Lead Power Systems Engineer supporting operations at our Knoxville, TN location.  

The Lead Engineer will lead and direct the assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of highpower Power and Energy Systems (PES) used in modular microgrids and advanced load applications, including directed energy weapon systems. This role ensures that complex system designs translate into safe, functional, and production ready hardware while mentoring junior engineers and establishing technical standards across the program.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end integration of complex PES power systems, overseeing hardware assembly, rack and container integration, MOSA‑based architectures, and safe HV/LV bring‑up. Develop and execute system‑ and component‑level test strategies, operate advanced power test equipment, and run FATs, fault‑insertion, and verification campaigns. Drive expert troubleshooting and structured root‑cause analysis, manage documentation and configuration control, and provide technical feedback to improve design robustness.

Enforce high‑voltage safety, ensure compliance with military and industrial standards, and lead hazard analyses. Provide technical leadership across projects, interface with programs and customers, mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and support proposal development.

Minimum Qualifications

+ 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.

+ Significant experience with high‑power electrical systems (25 kW+, ideally 100 kW+).

+ Strong knowledge of:

+ Power converters (rectifiers, inverters, bidirectional DC‑DC, AFE)

+ Energy storage systems (Li‑ion, supercapacitors) and BMS integration

+ Protection and switching devices (contractors, solid‑state switches, fuses, breakers)

+ Power quality, harmonics, and EMI/EMC

+ Proficient with electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs, thermal cameras).

+ Skilled in creating, interpreting, and approving schematics, wiring diagrams, one‑lines, and P&IDs.

+ Experienced in system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

+ Strong customer‑facing skills and experience leading technical reviews.

+ Proven ability to mentor junior engineers.

+ Experienced in supporting proposals with technical input and cost/schedule estimates.

+ Able to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

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Experience with directed energy systems (high-power lasers, HPM, railguns) or pulsed power applications.

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Experience with military…