Integration and Test Engineer

About

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, delivers all‑domain expertise and advanced technologies for mission partners worldwide. The division is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. 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.

Job Description

The Integration and Test Engineer will manage the integration and testing of the systems engineering processes. The position involves providing engineering support to the integration, testing/acceptance and delivery of systems, structures, components, and software. The engineer will develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Candidates can work remotely if not local to the Knoxville, TN area and will be expected to eventually relocate to Knoxville.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform system integration and verification/validation testing of system requirements.
• Support technical planning and evaluations of alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and manufacturability.
• Communicate task status with clarity and brevity.
• Identify, articulate, and manage risks.
• Manage internal and external relationships.
• Create and maintain various reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and effective system design.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. (Level 5)

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct experience with high‑energy lasers required.
• Experience working within government contracts.
• Technical and problem‑solving intuition.
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate programmatic implications of system challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience authoring and implementing system‑level and component‑level test plans and leading system integration efforts.

Experience Levels

• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelors; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD/JD; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelors; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with a Bachelors; 13 years with a Masters; 10 years with a PhD/JD; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Experience with Open Systems Architectures.
• Demonstrated experience with system safety, reliability, and maintainability engineering.
• Experience managing tasks within budgets.
• Experience in risk management including risk register development.
• Experience with hardware and software systems engineering.
• Prior experience working within Department of Defense contracts.
• Previously worked at Department of Defense testing sites.
• Possesses an active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
• Lifting and moving materials may be required.

Benefits

HII offers 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; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions and will be addressed by the recruiter during the screening phase.