Lead Power Systems Engineer - Directed Energy; Engineer Electrical

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Lead Power Systems Engineer to support operations at our Knoxville, TN location. The Lead Engineer will lead and direct the assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of high‑power 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.

Responsibilities include leading end‑to‑end integration, overseeing hardware assembly and rack and container integration, developing and executing test strategies, operating advanced power test equipment, driving troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis, managing documentation, enforcing high‑voltage safety, leading hazard analyses, providing technical leadership across projects, interfacing with programs and customers, mentoring engineers, driving continuous improvement, and supporting proposal development.

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelors in a related field; 7 years relevant experience with a Masters in a related field; or 4 years relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field.
• Significant experience with high‑power electrical systems (25 kW+, ideally 100 kW+).
• Strong knowledge of 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.
• Experience in system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong customer‑facing skills and experience leading technical reviews.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Experience supporting proposals with technical input and cost/schedule estimates.
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance.

• Experience with directed energy systems (high‑power lasers, HPM, railguns) or pulsed power applications.
• Experience with military microgrids, shipboard power systems, or mobile power generation.
• Familiarity with MOSA (Modular Open Systems Approach) implementation in hardware systems.
• Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑1399, MIL‑STD‑461, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1547, UL 1741, and related standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading proposals and providing technical cost/schedule estimates.
• Track record of establishing technical standards and best practices across programs.
• Active US Secret clearance minimally.

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.

The listed salary range for this role is $‑$, and HII offers competitive benefits including best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

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. 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. Additionally, you may also call for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.