Engineer Systems, Level 5

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Provide systems engineering support for the design, fabrication, testing/acceptance, and delivery of systems, structures, components, and software .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $153,830 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), systems engineering lifecycle management, and requirements development, with a strong focus on technical leadership and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Capable of managing risks and communicating effectively with stakeholders while delivering comprehensive systems solutions.

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Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Systems Engineering Lifecycle ManagementRequirements DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipGovernment Contract Experience

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringTechnical PlanningSystem IntegrationVerification and ValidationPerformance AnalysisTrade StudiesArchitecture DefinitionTesting MethodologiesRequirements ManagementTechnical Solutioning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving IntuitionRisk ManagementCollaborationMentorship

Tools & Technologies

CAMEO Systems Engineering SoftwareMOSADirected Energy TechnologiesModeling and SimulationTechnical Roadmaps

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

DefenseGovernment ContractsLaser SystemsPower SystemsCooling Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide systems engineering support for the design, fabrication, testing/acceptance, and delivery of systems, structures, components, and software
Create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies
Convert customer and product requirements into total systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation
Evaluate alternatives including cost, risk, supportability, and total-systems analyses
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Conduct trade studies, modeling and simulation, and performance analysis
Communicate task status clearly and concisely
Identify, articulate, and manage risks
Manage internal and external relationships
Create and maintain reports
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers on cohesive system design
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Support proposal writing involving MOSA, SE, MBSE, and lasers
Provide customer-facing business development support and technical solutioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 13 years with a Master's degree; or 10 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience authoring a systems engineering management plan
Expertise in systems engineering lifecycle management, including requirements, architectures, integration, and validation plans within a production environment
Deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage
Experience working within government contracts
Technical and problem-solving intuition
Ability to anticipate and mitigate programmatic implications of system challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred: Experience with a defense hard tech prime or major subcontractor
Preferred: Experience with laser, power, or cooling systems
Preferred: Experience with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
Preferred: Experience with CAMEO systems engineering and requirements management software
Preferred: Active Secret clearance or higher
Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
Lifting and moving materials may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee referral amount: $5,000.00
Required travel: 0–10%
Remote work option for candidates not local to Knoxville, TN, with expected future relocation
Salary consideration based on education or training, work experience, and key skills