Jr. ITS Systems Engineer - 28524

Requisition Number: 28524 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $62,098.00 - $75,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: College 

 

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

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• 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.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Integrated Training Systems – Systems Engineering (ITS SE) team in Virginia Beach. In this role, you will support real‑world engineering, integration, and test efforts for U.S. Navy training systems using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within complex system architectures.

 

The Systems Engineer will support engineering tasks related to integrated Navy training systems, including system architecture development, requirements analysis, test planning, and preparation of technical documentation. This role contributes to the design, modeling, and sustainment of system-of-systems architectures supporting ITS SE programs.

What you will do

• Conduct requirements analysis, documentation, modeling activities, configuration updates, and system integration tasks.
• Perform engineering research, technical investigations, or data analysis for active projects.
• Prepare engineering diagrams, technical materials, and model‑based documentation for project reviews and engineering events.
• Provide administrative and technical support during team stand‑ups, coordination meetings, and engineering reviews.
• Support project assignments by maintaining technical records, logs, and engineering artifacts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the ITS SE engineering team.

What you must have

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with systems engineering concepts or technical fundamentals (e.g., programming basics such as C/C++ or Java, modeling/simulation principles, or system architecture concepts). 
• Willingness to learn and apply Model Based Systems Engineering processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to gain practical experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Do.D Secret clearance

 

Preferred

• Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering or SysML tools.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Coursework or experience in engineering or technical fields (Systems, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Software, or related).
• Interest in modeling & simulation, Navy training systems, or complex system‑of‑systems engineering.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating con