Systems Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Develop, integrate, test, and field autonomous maritime vehicles .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timePocasset • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $65,203 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating autonomous maritime vehicles, with a strong focus on systems engineering, requirements management, and model-based design. Proficient in translating customer needs into technical specifications while ensuring compliance with cost and schedule constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Autonomous Vehicle DevelopmentModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Requirements ManagementMATLAB/Simulink ProficiencyJAMA or Similar Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringIntegration TestingFunctional AnalysisVerification and ValidationTechnical PlanningCost and Risk AnalysisInterface Definition StudiesTrade StudiesDocumentation DevelopmentTotal-Systems Solutions

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsMultitasking AbilityEnthusiastic Attitude

Tools & Technologies

MATLAB/SimulinkJAMAAtlassian Tool SuiteMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Government Clearance

Industry Keywords

RoboticsNaval Mission ApplicationsUnmanned Systems EngineeringAutonomous Vehicles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, integrate, test, and field autonomous maritime vehicles
Apply systems, integration, and test experience and technical knowledge to solve unmanned-systems engineering challenges
Work within a multidisciplinary team
Analyze total-system products across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Convert customer and mission needs into system requirements
Develop and maintain accurate systems documentation
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses
Convert customer or product requirements into total-systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 1: 0 years experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience
Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 0 years experience with a Master’s in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; 0 years experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 7 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; 4 years relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
Domain knowledge of robotics and naval mission applications, especially autonomous vehicles
Experience with requirements management
Experience with JAMA or similar requirements management tools
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design, simulation and data analysis
Experience with Atlassian tool suite, such as JIRA/Confluence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
High attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, and enthusiastic attitude
Ability to work in office, industrial, or shipboard environments; climb ladders; tolerate confined spaces and extreme temperature variances; and lift or move materials as required

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 be offered for qualified positions