Requisition Number: 29510
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $69,626.00 - $120,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Entry Level 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.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
HII Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) at Eglin, Air Force Base on a the critical, short-term engineering and algorithm development requirement. This effort will focus on providing specialized algorithm expertise to enable the AFRL team to deliver detailed guidance and informed data to a prime contractor, directly supporting an upcoming software Critical Design Review (CDR) in December 2026. To prevent a critical gap in capability while optimizing fiscal resources, the government requires highly specialized, part-time contractor support (constrained to 8 hours or under per week, targeted at 7 hours per week). This targeted level of effort will focus strictly on expanding the existing Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) system-transitioning it from a disconnected, manual workflow into a fully connected, automated pipeline-and integrating higher-fidelity baseline data. By replacing simplified, legacy assumptions with more accurate, unclassified physics-based ship models, this work will enable the systematic analysis of underkeel engagement tactics and isolate the precise input variables needed to optimize seeker algorithm performance.
Essential Job Responsibilities
DAO Pipeline Automation: Expand the existing MDAO system from its current state as a disconnected, manual workflow and transition it into a fully connected, automated pipeline. This will create a unified, streamlined system capable of executing automated, large-scale design space explorations to optimize seeker algorithm performance.
High-Fidelity Baseline Data Integration (Unclassified/CUI): Integrate higher-fidelity baseline data into the automated MDAO pipeline. The contractor shall replace simplified, legacy assumptions with more accurate, unclassified physics-based ship modeling parameters. No detailed lethality areas or classified datasets shall be utilized.
Large-Scale Simulation & Design Space Exploration: Utilize the automated pipeline to run large-scale design space explorations, systematically analyzing thousands of underkeel engagement tactics scenarios using unclassified modeling tools.
Seeker Algorithm Optimization: Analyze parametric simulation outputs to isolate and identify the precise combinations of unclassified input variables needed to optimize seeker algorithm performance. This expertise will enable the AFRL/RABS SUNK team to provide a prime contractor with detailed guidance and informed data to support the target program of record ahead of the upcoming software CDR in December 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Mechancal, Aerospace, or a related engineering field; 0 years relevant experience with Masters in Mechancal, Aerospace, or a related engineering field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate iMechancal, Aerospace, or a related engineering field.
Direct Pipeline Architecture Experience: The position requires demonstrated experience in the mathematical design, optimization, and development of the team's underlying MDAO framework, particularly utilizing large-scale hypercube sampling and parametric modeling methods.
Demonstrated Engineering & Scientific Excellence: Requires a proven record of high-level applied engineering design, including technical development and top-tier placement in national or international-level scientific or engineering optimization competitions.
Continuity of Critical Program Deliverables: Continuous technical alignment with the underlying MDAO system is mandatory to support the SUNK team's deliverables to the prime contractor. This specific part-time technical bridging effort is required to maintain momentum, prevent a critical break in technical continuity, and ensure a successful software Critical Design Review (CDR) in December 2026.
Must possess immediate, hands-on operational capability with the core software files, mathematical modeling code, and automated execution scripts of the existing MDAO pipeline.
Clearance- Must be able to possess and maintain a clearance.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
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.
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