Date: Aug 27, 2025
Location: Chesapeake, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII’s Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25265
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $78,897.00 - $96,657.60
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

JOB DESCRIPTION

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Interface Engineer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining, documenting, and managing the interfaces between various hardware and software systems within complex defense and technology projects. This role requires a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines to ensure seamless integration and functionality. This position is contingent upon contract award.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Client experience requirements: Between 6 to 15 years of relevant experience.
• Client education requirements: BA/BS degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a relevant field; Candidate must have an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited program.
• 4 years of additional equivalent experience can be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience resolving interface design problems.
• Experience in resolving element, multi-element, and weapon or combat system hardware, interface, and interoperability issues.
• Experience with components and systems interface through cables.
• Experience with selecting cable types, understanding of cabling that is approved for shipboard use and the standards and requirements for shipboard cabling with respect to interface of electrical/electronic component, and development of cable run sheets in addition to cable/connector selections based on interface requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• An active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with interface management in highly regulated environments (e.g., defense/naval, nuclear, offshore).
  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.
  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.

• Review engineering drawings and documentation on Commercial Item/Non-Developmental Item (CI/NDI) and military specification (MILSPEC) equipment.
• Act as a Senior lead to Interface with equipment In-Service Engineering Agencies (ISEA), Combat Systems Engineering Agents (CSEA) and Software Support Activities (SSA) as required.