Lead Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 4

• Requisition Number: 29918
• 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.

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework Defines The Standard Of Excellence Expected Of All Leaders Across Mission Technologies. Leaders Are Accountable For Modeling These Capabilities And Building Them Within Their Teams

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Huntington Ingalls is currently seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to lead a team in the development of advanced systems and technology. As part of our Tactical Sensor Systems team, located in Syracuse, NY, you will be helping to advance leading edge electronics and communications technologies. We are looking for a candidate who is a self-starter and can work with minimal oversight.

The Lead Systems Engineer must be a “big-picture” thinker who thrives on solving challenging technical problems. You will be leading a multi-disciplinary team in the design, development, and delivery of products with a focus on the end-user/customer. The Lead Systems Engineer will regularly interface with, and coordinate the efforts of, a team consisting of software, digital, hardware, mechanical and product engineers.

Characteristics of a successful candidate include attention to detail, creativity, focus on customer expectation, willingness to work outside comfort-zone, effective written and presentation skills. The Lead Systems Engineer will receive mentorship from Principal Engineers who will aid in career growth and development.

This position is contingent on contract award

• Oversee and contribute to system analysis activities to develop system requirements and design specifications
• Modeling and simulation of complex embedded systems
• Develop innovative algorithms and system architectures
• Perform data analysis, develop trade studies, and write technical memos
• Execute systems integration activities
• Oversee and provide direction to software, firmware, hardware and test engineers
• Train and mentor junior engineers

• 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 equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex systems with an aptitude to find creative, logical and effective solutions.
• Familiarity with EW, radar and/or communication technologies.
• Experience with MATLAB for modeling and simulation with Simulink experience as a plus. Familiarity with Python or LabVIEW for rapid prototyping features and automating testing.
• A team player with the demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management,…