Job Description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is actively seeking Part-Time candidates with Government, Military, or Industry specialized technical, engineering, or specialty capability lead experience for placement on our Tech Center SME team. Our SMEs also serve as the foundation of our organization's technical advisory to our senior leaders, maintain our expertise & tech-base, and provide professional development & mentorship opportunities for our workforce. Experience includes:

Agile & Open Software Development - Agile & DevSecOps development processes, organizations, requirements and tools. Application experience with object-oriented programming languages, microservices, data structures, algorithms, and software testing methods. State-of-practice level knowledge of DoD Open Systems approaches (e.g., Open Mission Systems, Big Iron Framework, or others)

Electronic Warfare - Design, Operations, or Deployment of electronic warfare systems to include the state-of-practice of current EW systems, techniques, and modern challenges. May include DoD operational, design, or test experience.

Cyber Security & Info-Warfare - To include Offensive / Defensive operations capabilities, or acquisition expertise in applied Risk Management Framework (RMF). May include DoD operational, design, or support experience and key-certifications. 

Data Sciences & Algorithm Development - Mathematics or physics expertise to support novel algorithm development across a wide array of user applications (incl. Communications, Sensing, Data Fusion, and Electronic Warfare). Experience in state-of-practice approaches to Cognitive, Machine Learning, or AI algorithm development, training, and testing methods.

Model Based Engineering (MBE) & Digital Twins - Applications of industry MBE Tools for system modeling, requirements development, design, and evaluation. Program-level analysis to identify business use-cases where MBE approached may add efficiencies. Development of digital twins in mixed-fidelity demonstration & test environments.

Space Systems - Design, Operations, or Deployment of space systems & space-based capabilities (e.g., Ground Operations & Support, Launch, Bus, Payload, Communications, or Sensors). May include DoD operational, design, or test experience.

Network / C2 Architectures & Cross Domain Solutions - Expertise in network architecture, interoperability standards (NATO STANAGs and FMN), and secure data exchange across classified and coalition domains. Key requirements include an expert understanding of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) implementation; cross-domain solutions; and cybersecurity compliance for multi-enclave environments. Operational knowledge of Air Component Command and Control (C2) processes, coalition mission workflows, and foreign disclosure policies is preferred.

RF Systems & Sensors - Design, Operations, or Deployment of RF systems to include Radar, Electronic Warfare, Communications, Software Defined Radios & FPGA-based systems, or other capabilities. May include DoD operational, design, or test experience.

This position’s supervision is managed from Dayton Ohio. However, the role is mission driven, and candidates can be in Dayton, Ohio, co-located at other business sites (e.g., Hanscom AFB, Robins AFB), hybrid, or fully remote. 

The pay range for this role is $70-$95/hour depending on the candidate's unique education, background and experience levels. This position can support cleared and uncleared applicants.

Note that this team does periodic seasonal recruiting and hiring.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Tech Center is a matrixed and highly technical support & advisory organization within HII Mission Technologies, Warfare Systems group. Our team of SMEs & Technical Advisors engage across a wide array of portfolios and programs within the company. Our SMEs are not limited to working for a single project or task.

Our candidate’s work activities are scoped based on each person’s specific expertise areas, the needs of both the candidate (e.g., availability & part-time flexibility, desired work scope & tasks, continued professional development), the needs of direct customer projects (e.g., specific project taskings, and contractual or deliverable obligations), and ongoing company initiatives they are supporting (strategic planning roles, customer engagements, corporate activities, etc.). 

Example activities range from direct support to DoD customer programs (e.g., studies & analysis, advisory, or other part-time roles in your related field), contributing to our new business opportunities (e.g., strategic goals & strategy development, technical solutions & whitepapers, supporting RFI or proposal teams, and internal research & development (IRAD) projects). In addition, our team members routinely participate in or lead internal professional development initiatives (e.g., mentorship, continuous learning, or organizational quality improvements).

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 12 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or Business Administration
• Candidates must possess expert level knowledge & breadth of applied experience in their related fields to be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Candidates will demonstrate qualities inherent with technical-leadership experience, such as ability to: analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet requirements and objectives within available resources; adapt standard techniques/processes to perform complex tasks; plan, organize, and mentor junior managers & employees. 
• Candidates may be required to obtain or maintain a minimum of SECRET clearance and access commensurate to their involvement with the USG. Candidates will be subject to investigation as required by the NISPOM, ICD 704 processes, DoD Manual 5205.07, Volume 2, and any additional Government Policy or Directives as determined by the Cognizant Security Agency. Candidates may be subject to a polygraph and enhanced security review.  However, those without current security clearances may also apply!

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s Degree or PhD is highly desired in a related STEM fields (e.g., Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Technical field).
• Demonstrated experience in DoD (USAF or other DoD service) acquisition programs for aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated experience in an engineering or technical lead position (e.g., Government, Military, or Industry level Program Engineers, Lead Engineers, Technical Advisors, Technical Program Leads, Team/Branch Level Leadership).
• Previously Published Research or contributions to Technical Organizations.