Senior Electronics Engineer (Engineer Electronics 3) - 26482
HIIAbout the role
Requisition Number: 26482
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $95,263.00 - $130,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
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.
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
Summary
HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Electronics Engineer to join our Warfare Systems group in Syracuse, NY. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic systems that support national security missions. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment and is motivated by solving complex technical challenges with real‑world impact.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and test electronic circuits, subsystems, and components for defense applications, including communications, radar, sensing, and embedded systems.
- Perform schematic capture, PCB layout review, component selection, and system‑level integration.
- Conduct simulations, modeling, and analysis to validate performance, reliability, and compliance with military standards.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—systems engineering, software, mechanical, and manufacturing—to ensure seamless integration of electronic hardware.
- Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis during testing and field evaluations.
- Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and compliance reports.
- Ensure all designs meet rigorous security, safety, and environmental requirements (e.g., MIL‑STD, EMI/EMC, environmental hardening).
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Are Looking For: 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.
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and signal processing.
- Experience with tools such as Altium, SPICE, MATLAB, OrCAD, or similar.
- Familiarity with military standards, ruggedized electronics, or secure system design.
- Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred: Bonus Points For
- Experience in RF systems, high‑speed digital design, or power electronics.
- Background in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of embedded firmware or FPGA development.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to hardware systems.
- Active Secret Clearance
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; tui
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