Project Engineer, Directed Energy

 Requisition Number: 26203 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $83,593.00 - $125,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00

 

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.

Job Description

We're at the forefront of developing next-generation directed energy solutions that are transforming modern defense capabilities.  Our work on the U.S. Army's Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) weapon systems program represents a significant investment in the cutting-edge technology designed to counter emerging threasts.  We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer who will analyze, plan, track, manage, and lead the execution of tasks, while effectively negotiating with stakeholders and managing risks. Our ideal applicant will have strong leadership and team management skills with a technical background.  Applicants must be willing to consider an in-office work schedule.

We are hiring across multiple levels and welcome applicants with a range of professional experience. Whether you are early in your career or bring several years of expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Targeted Salary Ranges:

Project Engineer Levels 3-5 - $83,593 - $190,000

 

 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Receive high-level guidance and translate it into plans of action. 

• Track and drive progress through to completion. 

• Communicate status with clarity and brevity to internal and external customers. 

• Adapt to evolving needs with confidence and respond to changing priorities. 

• Manage internal and external relationships 

Minimum Qualifications

•    Strong oral and written communication skills.  
•    Ability to translate functional requirements into tasks. 
•    Knowledge of risk management tools. 
•    Must be able to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines. 
•    Self-motivated with strong work-ethic. 
•    Clearance: Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

•    Mid to Senior Level:  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. 
•    Senior Level:  9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. 
•    Senior Lead Level:  15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

 

Preferred Requirements

•    8 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master's in related field; or 5 years relevant experience with PhD in related field. 
•    Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.  
•    Experience working within Department of Defense contracts. 
•    Experience leading teams and managing budgets. 
•    Experience making significant