Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy; Levels Security Clearance

Position: Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels with Security Clearance
Requisition Number: 28346 Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $ Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain Level of

Experience:

Mid Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00 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.

Job Description 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.

You'll 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: $86,239 - $135,659
* Level 4: $106,801 - $167,829
* Level 5: $129,157 - $202,959 Essential

Job Responsibilities
• Lead system integration and verification/validation testing to ensure mission-ready performance.
• Support technical 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.

Minimum Qualifications
* 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…