Systems Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Design, develop, and test command, control, and communications systems for ISR, EW, and launcher DoD products .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,867 - $108,381 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and testing command, control, and communications systems for ISR, EW, and launcher DoD products, with a strong foundation in embedded programming and systems engineering methodologies. Capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams and customers through the system lifecycle while ensuring compliance with industry standards and security requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Programming LanguagesModel Based Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering DocumentationU.S. Security ClearanceDoD Contractor Experience

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Hard Skills

Embedded C/C++C/C++PythonMatlabSYSMLAgileUser StoriesFeasibility StudiesRequirements DefinitionActionable Tasks

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationGuidance

Tools & Technologies

DoxygenBambooJIRACameoDoorsRhapsody

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecret Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD ProductsISREWMaritimeRF Communication LinksRadio Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and test command, control, and communications systems for ISR, EW, and launcher DoD products
Integrate into multidisciplinary teams to provide solutions and products to diverse customers
Participate in all phases of the system lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, development, integration, and test, with minimal supervision
Understand impacts to the whole system
Guide customers and engineers in formulating system, hardware, and software requirements
Advise on alternative approaches and conduct feasibility studies as required
Prepare and communicate daily status information in accordance with required development lifecycles
Independently derive requirements into actionable tasks
Follow company policies, guidelines, and engineering practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field
Experience in various embedded programming languages (e.g. Embedded C/C++, C/C++)
Experience in industry-standard systems engineering documentation methods such as user stories, SYSML, Agile and supporting tools such as Doxygen, Bamboo, JIRA
Knowledge in Model Based Systems Engineering
Use of tools such as Cameo, Doors, Rhapsody, etc.
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret government security clearance
Currently hold a U.S. security clearance (preferred)
Experience in the DoD contractor space, especially maritime (preferred)
Experience with the C/C++/Python/Matlab programming (preferred)
Experience with Cameo and MBSE tools (preferred)
Experience in leading junior software engineers (preferred)
Experience with RF communication links and/or radio systems (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

0–10% required travel
Reasonable accommodations for the employment process
Equal employment opportunity protections