Tech Center Senior Technical Area SME, Part Time

About the role

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 C5ISR systems.

Responsibilities

• Agile & Open Software Development – Agile & DevSecOps development processes, organizations, requirements and tools. Application experience with object-oriented programming languages, microservices, data structures, algorithms, and software testing methods. State-of-practice level knowledge of DoD Open Systems approaches (e.g., Open Mission Systems, Big Iron Framework, or others)
• Electronic Warfare - Design, Operations, or Deployment of electronic warfare systems to include the state-of-practice of current EW systems, techniques, and modern challenges. May include DoD operational, design, or test experience.
• Cyber Security & Info-Warfare – To include Offensive / Defensive operations capabilities, or acquisition expertise in applied Risk Management Framework (RMF). May include DoD operational, design, or support experience and key-certifications.
• Data Sciences & Algorithm Development - Mathematics or physics expertise to support novel algorithm development across a wide array of user applications (incl. Communications, Sensing, Data Fusion, and Electronic Warfare). Experience in state-of-practice approaches to Cognitive, Machine Learning, or AI algorithm development, training, and testing methods.
• Model Based Engineering (MBE) & Digital Twins – Applications of industry MBE Tools for system modeling, requirements development, design, and evaluation. Program-level analysis to identify business use-cases where MBE approached may add efficiencies. Development of digital twins in mixed-fidelity demonstration & test environments.
• Space Systems – Design, Operations, or Deployment of space systems & space-based capabilities (e.g., Ground Operations & Support, Launch, Bus, Payload, Communications, or Sensors). May include DoD operational, design, or test experience.
• Network / C2 Architectures & Cross Domain Solutions - Expertise in network architecture, interoperability standards (NATO STANAGs and FMN), and secure data exchange across classified and coalition domains. Key requirements include an expert understanding of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) implementation; cross-domain solutions; and cybersecurity compliance for multi-enclave environments. Operational knowledge of Air Component Command and Control (C2) processes, coalition mission workflows, and foreign disclosure policies is preferred.
• RF Systems & Sensors - Design, Operations, or Deployment of RF systems to include Radar, Electronic Warfare, Communications, Software Defined Radios & FPGA-based systems, or other capabilities. May include DoD operational, design, or test experience.

Requirements

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 12 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or Business Administration
• Candidates must possess expert level knowledge & breadth of applied experience in their related fields to be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Candidates will demonstrate qualities inherent with technical-leadership experience, such as ability to: analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet requirements and objectives within available resources; adapt standard techniques/processes to perform complex tasks; plan, organize, and mentor junior managers & employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD is highly desired in a related STEM fields (e.g., Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Technical field).
• Demonstrated experience in DoD (USAF or other DoD service) acquisition programs for aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated experience in an engineering or technical lead position (e.g., Government, Military, or Industry level Program Engineers, Lead Engineers, Technical Advisors, Technical Program Leads, Team/Branch Level Leadership).
• Previously Published Research or contributions to Technical Organizations.