Research Scientist 5 (24581) - COBRA

Requisition Number :  24581

Required Travel : 0 - 10%

Employment Type :  Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range :  $124,051.00 - $177,000.00

Security Clearance :  Secret

Level of Experience :  Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

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.

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Job Description

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies Warfare Systems partners with the DoD and defense innovation ecosystem to rapidly acquire and field critical and emerging technologies, particularly integrated communications, networking, and Systems-of-Systems (SoS) technologies, to enhance national security and warfighter capabilities. Through a multiagency contracting approach, the Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) initiative focuses on advancing these technologies to achieve multi-domain battlespace integration and resilient command and control. This includes a broad range of services such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, operational integration, and data analytics, all aimed at modernizing communications and ensuring seamless information exchange for the DoD and its allies.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Develops and researches new concepts, processes, or technology.

Collects relevant information and data, analyzes it, performs tests, and creates optimal solutions that meet the needs of the mission.

Works with emerging technologies to deploy to new and existing systems.

Participates in full research and development lifecycle.

Collaborates with Weapon Systems Engineers to develop and maintain weapon systems (e.g., Minuteman III).

Conducts research and writing support on various topics within the scientific and technology community in support of warfighting objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
• Must possess an active Secret  clearance at the time of application

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Strong understanding of system development lifecycle (SDLC)

Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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