Company: HII's Mission Technologies division Requisition Number: 21792 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $140,557.00 - $210,000.00 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 Job Description HII has a need for a Chief Engineer to provide mechanical and manufacturing engineering leadership in high energy laser systems. The Chief Engineer will provide team and supplier engineering oversight and assurance of excellence in design, systems, tools, processes, and and technical communication. System emphases include manufacturability, reliability, maintainability, and open interfaces. Essential Job Responsibilities * Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation * Lead system and subsystem design activities, breaking-down larger work scopes into tasks that achieve program technical, schedule, and cost objectives. * Evaluate alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses * Identify, articulate, and manage risks and risk-mitigation * Manage team, customer, and supplier/partner relationships * Lead and support the creation of technical documentation, to include technical review presentation content and technical reports Minimum Qualifications 20+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in engineering field; 18+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 15+ years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field. * 5+ years in engineering leadership DoD roles. * Expertise in requirements interpretation, flow-down to component specifications, and assessment of designs and trade-offs against requirements * Experience creating and reviewing drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). * Experience in developing and reviewing others' CAD-based and finite element analysis and designs * Experience in system packaging, integration, and enclosure design * Experience with design-for-robustness, -manufacturability, and -supportability. * Experience working on government contracts * Technical and problem-solving intuition * Curiosity and ability to work comfortably with complexity * Ability to anticipate and mitigate technical programmatic implications of complex system challenges * Must be able to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines * Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance Preferred Requirements * Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar * +15 years in Engineering roles in the defense industry * +7 years in engineering leadership roles * Experience with design and test of High Energy Laser (HEL) systems * Clearance: Active SECRET security clearance Physical Requirements 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. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 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? 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