Lead Engineer/Systems Architect - 28005

Job DescriptionHII - Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Systems Architecture Engineer to support a government program based in Knoxville, TN. This role resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division, and is responsible for owning and defining the overall system architecture for advanced cabinet-based systems, ensuring robust integration, protection, and operability across all major components.Key responsibilities include:Own and develop the complete system architecture, ensuring alignment with program requirements and engineering standards.Define cabinet-level interfaces, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and clarity across subsystems.Establish voltage and current limits to ensure electrical safety, compliance, and optimal system performance.Develop and implement grounding, bonding, and protection strategies to support reliable and secure system operation.Ensure proper interface and seamless integration with the existing controller architecture.Lead major component selection decisions, evaluating technical performance, risk, cost, and lifecycle considerations.Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, software, and program teams to ensure cohesive system delivery.Provide technical leadership throughout design, development, integration, and testing phases.Minimum Qualifications5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 3 years relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field, or 9 years relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.5 years of experience in system architecture, electrical system design, or integrated hardware system development.Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including voltage/current limitations, grounding strategies, and protection schemes.Experience defining system interfaces and working with cabinet-level or enclosure-based system designs.Hands-on experience evaluating and selecting major hardware components (e.g., power electronics, controllers, sensors, protection devices).Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills.Secret level security clearance.Physical RequirementsMay require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.EEO StatementAll 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.Reasonable Accommodation ContactIf 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. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.J-18808-Ljbffr