NAVFAC Systems Engineer - 30506

Employer description

Requisition Number: 30506 

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,873.00 - $135,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description
HII’s Mission Technologies division is currently seeking a Engineer Systems 3 to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity (DNA) for the expansion of Shore-Based Training Systems capabilities. This position will provide technical leadership and project management oversight for two critical efforts: (1) Survey and Design work for trainer facility build-outs, and (2) development of the Surface Training Data Ecosystem integrating AI, dashboards, and DEVSECOPS connectivity across trainers, schoolhouses, and ships.

This role requires a senior leader with Navy facility engineering systems (i.e. NAVFAC) experience to define requirements, establish technical scope, coordinate with government facilities teams, and build program execution strategies from the ground up. The position will serve as the primary technical interface with government sponsors and will be responsible for transitioning conceptual requirements into actionable program plans and workforce strategies.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Serve as primary technical liaison with government clients to define requirements, assess technical feasibility, and establish project scope for both work streams
Lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams supporting Survey and Design efforts for trainer facility build-outs, including electrical, telecommunication, structural, and Architect & Engineering (A&E) certified drawings
Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Surface Training Data Ecosystem development, including AI/machine learning integration, data pipeline architecture, and DEVSECOPS implementation
Coordinate kickoff meetings and requirements workshops with sponsor organizations to transition conceptual work into defined technical requirements and execution plans
Develop workforce strategies and staffing plans, including identification of required labor categories, specialized skill sets, and recruitment timelines
Interface with Navy facilities authorities and installation engineers to understand A&E certification requirements, drawing standards, and approval processes
Manage phased program standup, ensuring technical capacity and capability are evaluated and aligned with sponsor expectations
Provide technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies for complex, enterprise-level training system integrations
Lead cross-functional coordination across software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and infrastructure teams
Support contract modification efforts including development of new labor category definitions and technical scope documentation
Ensure compliance with Navy training systems standards, cybersecurity requirements, and facility design specifications
Minimum Qualifications

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Minimum five years of experience in a leadership or management role with DoD or Navy programs
Demonstrated experience with Navy facility engineering systems (i.e. NAVFAC) processes, facility design standards, and/or Navy shore infrastructure projects
Experience managing technical teams across multiple engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, structural, systems, software)
Proven ability to define program scope and requirements in ambiguous or conceptual environments
Strong understanding of Navy training systems, combat systems, or fleet training infrastructure
Current or active DoD Secret clearance
Ability to work onsite at Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA; hybrid schedule may be available at government discretion
Excellent communication skills with ability to interface at senior government and military leadership levels (O-5/O-6 equivalents)
Ability to travel occasionally to government sites, shipyards, or training facilities (estimated 20-40%)
Preferred Requirements

Former military officer (O-5 or above) with Navy acquisition, engineering, or program management background
Direct experience with NAVFAC as a government employee, military officer, or contractor
Professional Engineer (PE) license
A&E certification/stamping authority for military facility projects
Experience with PMS 339 (Surface Ship Training Systems), Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS), or similar Navy training program offices
Knowledge of AI/machine learning applications in training systems or DoD environments
Familiarity with DEVSECOPS, data architecture, and enterprise data integration strategies
Experience managing programs in startup or rapid-growth phases with evolving requirements
Knowledge of Agile or iterative development methodologies for software-intensive programs
Physical Requirements
Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII’s Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role’s function and a candidate’s education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.