Integration and Test Engineer - Directed Energy (Multiple Levels)

About the role

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking Integration and Test Engineers at various levels to contribute to the development and testing of Directed Energy systems. This role is based in Knoxville, TN, and involves integrating and testing advanced technologies under a modular open systems approach.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

Skills

• Master's degree or Ph.D.
• Experience with Open Systems Architectures.
• Background with defense hard-tech primes or major subs.
• Hands-on experience with laser systems, power systems, or thermal/cooling systems.
• Familiarity with system safety, reliability, and maintainability engineering.
• Experience managing tasks within budget and performing risk management activities.
• Background in hardware and software systems engineering.
• Experience with hardware and software systems engineering.
• Prior work on Department of Defense contracts or testing ranges.
• Active Secret clearance.

Benefits

HII offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings options; life insurance; discounts; paid holidays and time off; tuition reimbursement; and educational and training programs. Additional non-recurrent compensation may be available for qualified positions.

Pay

$72,254.00 - $195,000.00

Schedule

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt