Senior Combat Systems Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $68,322 - $97,604 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in engineering functions and systems integration management, with a focus on naval combat systems installation, overhaul, and upgrade. Capable of producing detailed engineering documentation and performing complex data analyses while providing leadership and guidance to team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Naval Combat Systems InstallationEngineering Documentation ProductionSystems Integration ManagementMathematical CalculationsForeign Military Sales (FMS) Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical SupportData ManipulationFlow Chart ProductionBlock Diagram CreationSchematic DevelopmentQuantitative JudgmentsConfiguration ManagementLegacy Combat Systems ExperienceEngineering Design ChangesDetailed Data Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipGuidance to Non-Exempt EmployeesCollaboration with OEMs and Subcontractors

Tools & Technologies

Personal Computer ApplicationsEngineering Software

Certifications & Qualifications

SECRET Security ClearanceDoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Naval ProgramsShipbuildingControlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Multi-Site EnvironmentsEngineering Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, including laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes
Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics
Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and preliminary analyses of data
Make quantitative judgments concerning technical data
Use personal computer applications to perform analyses and develop documentation and reports
Conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis
Provide direction and guidance to lower-level non-exempt employees and serve as lead worker on assigned tasks
Coordinate with shipyards, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and subcontractors on systems installation, overhaul, and upgrade work packages
Support configuration management activities documenting the current status of ships, systems, and equipment
Support naval combat systems installation, overhaul, upgrade, and integration in accordance with the applicable Statement of Work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight (8) years of increasing systems integration management responsibility, including at least five (5) years of specific naval combat systems installation, overhaul, and upgrade or integration experience
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or business-related field
Advanced knowledge in specialized engineering functions, with a wide and comprehensive acquaintance with both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
Must be a US citizen
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including extended stays in support of overseas customer engagements
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access and CAC card
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience is highly desirable
Experience supporting multi-site or complex naval programs, including shipbuilding/overhaul environments
Experience with legacy combat systems such as the MK 92 Fire Control System
Experience supporting international customer engagements involving foreign government information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements
A current or active DoD security clearance is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions