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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Multiple U.S. locationsFull-time$106–165K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$106–165K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Senior Systems/Software Engineer for a classified position at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. The engineer supports Air Force airworthiness, life-cycle systems engineering, and operational safety processes, applying software engineering and security knowledge to Air Force Integrity Programs. The role also supports requirements verification, technical reviews, program documentation, software development planning, and the design and fielding of integrated functional capabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Requirements DevelopmentRequirements VerificationWeapon System Design ReviewTechnical Data DevelopmentProgram BriefingTechnical Review SupportPerformance Deficiency AnalysisCorrective Action RecommendationsSource Selection SupportSoftware EngineeringSoftware SecurityCybersecurityAirworthiness ProcessesLife-Cycle Systems EngineeringOperational SafetySoftware Development PlanningSystems Integration

Qualifications

ABET-Accredited Bachelor's in Engineering20+ Years Relevant DoD Experience5 Years DoD Acquisition Program Lead Experience2 Years DoD SAP Engineering ExperienceCurrent TS/SCI Clearance

Full job description

Requisition Number: 30691

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $105,537.00 - $165,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Senior

Employee Referral Amount: $4,500.00

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.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.

  • Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.

  • Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.

  • Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.

  • Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.

  • Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is looking for a Senior Systems/Software Engineer to support a classified position located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Must have a TS/SCI clearance. This individuall will a ssist with execution of the USAF Airworthiness process per MIL-HDBK-516 and the AF Life-Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) processes as prescribed by AFMCI 63-1201 . They will apply an understanding of business/mission systems that support Program Office capabilities to as they relate to software engineering, software security, and cyber (IA) security to support implementation of Air Force Integrity Programs.

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Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Support requirements development, allocation, and verification.

  • Support review and evaluation of weapon system design, analyses, and verification documentation and reports.

  • Gather and develop technical and business data necessary to build and, as required, present program briefs.

  • Support program meetings, working groups, and technical and business reviews as needed.

  • Analyze equipment and software performance deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective actions.

  • Support development of contract and documentation changes and updates.

  • Support source selections in a technical advisory role as requested

  • Support development and review of the full range of documentation and products required by DoDI 5000.02.

  • Bachelor’s in related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

  • Review/develop/update applicable program documentation for software engineering relevant requirements.

  • Support the development of the software development strategy and Software Development Plan.

  • Support the tasks required to design, develop, integrate, and field Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs).

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 20 years of relevant DoD experience and an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

  • Five (5) of these years must be in a DoD acquisition program as either a sub-system or system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I (or equivalent) special access program office.

  • Two (2) years of DoD SAP engineering experience prior to selection for employment under this contract.

  • Knowledge of software engineering in support of the design, development, Test and Evaluation (T&E), implementation, maintenance, and administration of new and/or existing software systems.

  • Current TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Requirements

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.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,746 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$106–165K/yr
  • Oklahoma median$97–171K/yr49 salary ranges
  • US median$115–188K/yr7,926 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is close to the Oklahoma median midpoint ($134K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Oklahoma.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 72 open Systems Engineer jobs in Oklahoma and 10,746 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oklahoma
Experience
This posting asks for at least 20 years of experience — more than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,916 postings).
Education
4,714 of the 10,746 open Systems Engineer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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