[Hiring] Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer @HII's Mission Technologies division

Role Description

We have an immediate, time-critical requirement for a Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer to support critical delivery schedules, tactical data link integration, spectrum management / DoW AIMS IFF certifications, and Digital Materiel Management (DMM) initiatives. This role provides significant operational impact across multi-domain mission integration, airworthiness, and digital engineering.

The selected candidate will serve as a dedicated engineering asset aligned to communications, datalink, spectrum, and avionics integration activities, with close coordination across government, industry, and enterprise-level stakeholders.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Communications, Datalinks & OMS Integration
  • Engineer tactical communications and datalink architectures including Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF
  • Integrate Open Mission Systems (OMS) and open architecture standards
  • Perform system analysis, interface definition, and mission thread development
• Spectrum Management & DoW AIMS / IFF Certification
  • Coordinate RF spectrum allocations, frequency compliance, and certification artifacts
  • Serve as technical interface to the DoW AIMS Program Office
  • Support and execute Mark XIIA / Mode 5 IFF certification packages and associated engineering tasks
• CNS/ATM Systems & Mandates
  • Develop compliance matrices for ICAO, FAA NextGen, DoD/DoW mandates
  • Support civil/military airspace integration assessments and architecture evaluations
• Digital Materiel Management (DMM) & MBSE
  • Implement MBSE workflows and digital engineering processes
  • Maintain digital thread and digital twin integrity across datalink/avionics baselines
  • Utilize authoritative digital tools to accelerate DMM initiatives
• Avionics Subsystem & SIL Integration
  • Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and SIL integration activities
  • Evaluate platform data bus architectures (MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, ARINC 429)
  • Support test execution, results analysis, and verification planning
• Airworthiness & Flight Clearance
  • Develop and review system safety assessments and military airworthiness documentation
  • Author flight clearance engineering products and certification artifacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 9+ years of experience with tactical communications, datalinks, or avionics systems
• Working knowledge of Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF, OMS/OA standards, and military communication architectures
• Experience with spectrum management, RF coordination, or IFF/Mark XIIA/Mode 5 certification processes
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, etc.) and digital engineering workflows
• Understanding of CNS/ATM mandates and airspace integration requirements
• Experience with avionics integration, HITL/SIL testing, and data bus architectures
• Ability to create airworthiness and flight clearance documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface directly with government and industry partners
• Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with DoW AIMS Program Office activities
• Previous support to Space Systems Command or LA AFB programs
• Experience with Digital Materiel Management (DMM) initiatives

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

• 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
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships