Requisition Number: 29877
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $85,102.00 - $185,051.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
Job DescriptionJoin a team where innovation isn't just encouraged-it's expected.
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring an
Electronics Engineer (various levels) for our Alexandria, VA location. You'll help drive the creation of specialized hardware devices and systems that push the boundaries of what's possible. Your work will span a wide landscape of technical challenges, from embedded board-level design to integrating complex COTS components into industrial-grade systems in support of Intelligence Community and Department of War customers.
No two days look the same. You'll dive into motion control, robotics, high-speed data pathways, high-power infrastructure, sensor fusion, microelectronics, PCB development, RF amplification, and cutting-edge communications technologies. If you love variety, problem-solving, and building systems that matter, this role will keep you engaged and growing.
Expected Salary Ranges:- Level 2: $85,102 - $121,573
- Level 3: $104,336 - $149,052
- Level 4: $129,536 - $185,051
Essential Job ResponsibilitiesAs part of a tight-knit engineering team, you'll design and deliver advanced solutions supporting Intelligence Community and Department of War customers. You'll bring your experience in PCB design, cable harnessing, and electrical system architecture to life across projects ranging from precision microelectronics to powerful industrial systems.
Success in this role means being adaptable, communicating clearly, and bringing a high degree of initiative to every challenge. You'll work across multiple technical domains, helping shape mission-driven solutions backed by solid engineering principles and smart execution.
Minimum QualificationsLevels: - Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
- Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years in experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years in experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Technical Qualifications: - Must possess at a minimum an active US Secret clearance
- Hands-on experience in schematic capture (Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools) and printed circuit board (PCB) layout
- Ability to interpret electrical documentation, including schematics, data sheets, one-lines, and cable drawings
- Proficiency with standard electrical test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies, electronic loads, etc.)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, firmware, and cabling
- Solid understanding of core circuit design concepts including first-order circuits, DC-DC converters, component selection, and analog filtering
Preferred Requirements- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Proven ability to operate independently with minimal guidance
- Experience in hardware programming (Python, VHDL, C/C++, etc.)
- Design experience across mixed analog/digital systems-microcontrollers, FPGAs, converters, sensors, and more
- Hands-on assembly experience, including soldering
- Comfortable working on compressed timelines (QRC)
- Familiarity with electrical industry regulations, standards, and best practices
- Experience with low-volume design for manufacturing (DFM)
Physical RequirementsMay require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
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.
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.
