System Engineer

Date: Aug 19, 2025

Location: Jervis Bay Territory, AUS, New South Wales, Australia

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 25098

Required Travel: %

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $94, $135,000.00

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Level of Experience: Mid HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

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.

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HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer in Jervis Bay, Australia. This role will allow for relocation assistance to be provided to the selected candidate who does not reside within the state. You also must have an active Top-Secret clearance for this role.

The Systems Engineer will serve as the lead expert within the organization on network enhancements from both an infrastructure and hardware standpoint. This individual will work closely with the customer to provide experience-based technical expertise and recommendations.

This group helps provide technical expertise in support of 24/7/365 watch-standing duties. Your team members may troubleshoot system outages; correlate with various agencies to maximize circuit readiness and minimize downtime.

We're committed to making your transition smooth and your family's experience exceptional. Our comprehensive support includes:

• Relocation Assistance – Designed to help you hit the ground running from day one.
• HOLA (Home Overseas Living Allowance) – To help offset the cost of living abroad and ensure comfort while you're away from home.
• COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) – To ensure your compensation reflects local economic conditions.

• Leading technician responsible for the upkeep, repair, and operation of program systems, equipment, and components.
• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Primary point of contact for any/all technical requirements at the mission site.
• Ensures system equipment is maintained in working order and coordinates with program leadership on all future installations and site requirements.

• 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.
• Must have a background in communications; fiber optics; electrical/electronic components; generators; AC/DC and high/low voltage theory and application.
• Must have excellent knowledge of the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic components; Strong working knowledge of Key Management Infrastructure.
• Must be able to qualify driving machinery such as forklift, telehandler, scissor lift, mini front-end loader, and mini excavator.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

• Background in Information Systems or Electronic Maintenance disciplines.
• Strong working knowledge in electrical and construction best practices, basic diesel generator maintenance and operation, power and hand tools use and operation.
• Selected candidate should be willing to learn on the job, solve problems outside the box, and take on new challenges.

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

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; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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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