Design Engineer (Engineer Design 2) - 29904

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making.

About the role

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and is a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023. We are seeking a Design Engineer to support our offices in Warner Robbins, GA. HII's Mission Technologies provides capabilities to support an all-domain force, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous systems, critical nuclear operations, LVC systems, cyberspace strategies, and platform modernization. This role involves supporting work with the USAF and joining a world-class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design major components or major portions of functional systems to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Develop basic data and create preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals.
• Investigate design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.
• Create layouts of complex assemblies and detailed parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.
• Review completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
• Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommend revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; or 0 years of experience with a Master's in a related field.
• Experience or training with SolidWorks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

• Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed guidelines set for a one-person lift.
• Ability to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer.

Skills

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. We look for candidates who align with these capabilities:

• 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.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $65,909.00 - $75,000.00. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration, including the role's function and a candidate's education, work experience, and key skills.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.

HII is a values and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes people’s safety and well-being. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals. We are recognized as one of America’s top large company employers.