Computer Engineer (engineer Hardware 2) - 25283

Engineer Opportunity

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems, 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.

We are seeking an Engineer with solid knowledge of the basic principles of computer engineering, electrical engineering, or embedded systems. This position will require a high interest in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and may also require an interest in the modeling, simulation, and/or analysis of electronic warfare systems, radars (ground-based or airborne), missile & aircraft systems, or RF/EO/IR sensors. Candidates should be familiar with basic radar theory and be able to analyze performance and develop subsystem-level models and characterizations of radar components such as antennas, transmitters, receivers, signal processors, trackers, and mode control computers.

Candidates will use good people skills and strong technical interests/capabilities to work with a highly technical team of engineers and scientists solving challenging technical questions about highly complex RF systems.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conducts research, design, development, and testing of electrical or mechanical hardware such as computer chips, circuit boards, mechanical and electrical components.
• Ensures reliability, develops technical specifications for production, analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions, and tests hardware conformance to specifications; may design new or modify existing products.
• Performs engineering functions in one or more of the following specialties: electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, and/or chemical.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Signal Processing
• Experience with assembling and disassembling hardware systems, equipment, and associated components
• Knowledge of the basic principles of electrical engineering, computer engineering, or embedded systems
• CLEARANCE: Secret clearance minimum to start
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with advanced security checks

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with robotics and circuit design
• Experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and soldering
• Experience with troubleshooting circuits
• Experience with mechanical work, including electrical boards
• Experience with micro controllers and interfacing
• Knowledge of computer programming, design software, and system design
• Ability to learn client-specific material quickly and present a professional demeanor in a client-facing role
• Ability to create and lead technical presentations for management and decision makers

Physical Requirements

Office or industrial environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.