Sr. Aeronautical Engineer (Propulsion)

Employer description

Requisition Number: 30685 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $109,636.00 - $140,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Job Description
HII Mission Technologies Division’s Propulsion Systems Team has an opening for a senior-level systems engineer, with experience in aircraft propulsion system design.  In this role, the candidate will directly support the Propulsion Acquisition Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and provide system design, development, integration, test products, and subject matter expertise of a wide variety of aircraft engines for the US Air Force.  The candidate will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total aircraft propulsion systems.

HII’s 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.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost, risk, and supportability, effectiveness analyses for total systems
Perform system analysis at all levels to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Apply Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to speed innovation, increase operating efficiencies, and assist in development, integration, and certification of complex systems
Participate in the System Engineering life cycle, including requirements development, architecture development, system analyses (reliability, maintainability, etc.), integration, test planning, and system verification
Identify potential risks related to propulsion system development and integration
Develop strategies and models to mitigate risks
Contribute to the development of long-term roadmaps for propulsion system technologies by evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to inform roadmap planning and decision-making
Employ various testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tools to estimate or calculate system performance
Minimum Qualifications

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Demonstrated skills in planning, implementing, and reporting on Systems Engineering activities on previous propulsion related efforts
Experience in a variety of aspects of aerospace design development processes including design, analysis, testing, and integration
Candidate will be required to work with other engineering disciplines
Must have an active Secret clearance
Preferred Requirements

Experience with MBSE tools, such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect, and/or Rhapsody
Working knowledge of MATLAB, PYTHON, and other programing languages
Knowledge of engine test facilities and capabilities available within the U.S. Air Force or industry
Propulsion design, development, and/or test experience
Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis, and Optimization experience
Experience working in U.S. Air Force acquisitions Program Offices
Physical Requirements

Standard professional office environment. Prolonged computer use and sitting (adjustable workstations may be available)
Light lifting and movement of 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.

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.