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Requisition Number:25226

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$81,973.00-$98,259.20

Security Clearance:

Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

College

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

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.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled and experienced Topside Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and analysis of complex topside systems on naval ships. The "topside" refers to all equipment located on the main deck and above, including critical antennas, radars, electronic warfare systems, and communication equipment.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Analyze the ship topside design and electromagnetic interference / co-site interference in support of configuration changes to the ship and sites.
• Report to the Senior Topside Engineer/Integrator.
• Provide technical analysis, recommendations and analytical assessment for shipboard integration of weapons, sensors, antenna and HM&E equipment aboard ships and sites.
• Participate in shipyard site surveys, development and implementation of operational controls to allow for safe in-port and near-land operation of radars.
• Interpret results from EMC and RADHAZ testing to evaluate impacts of new system upgrades.
• Support topside and electromagnetic analysis with use of 3D and electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools.
• Assist in the resolution of topside design, installation or interference issues.

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience. 4 years of additional equivalent experience can be substituted for a BA/BS.
• Candidate must be a recent graduate with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or graduating college senior who is in good academic standing and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required prior to starting employment.
• Candidate must have foundational understanding of engineering principles, including electromagnetism, thermodynamics, or structural mechanics.
• Candidate must have familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Works) or other modeling tools is a plus.
• Candidate must have strong…