Systems Architect Engineer 4 (VA) - 29420 (Virginia Beach, VA, Remote, United St

About this role

Requisition Number: 29420
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $118,372.00 - $169,104.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
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:

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Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.

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Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

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Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

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Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.

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Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

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Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Come join HII!! Where hard stuff is done right!

HII Unmanned Systems is seeking a Perception Architect to join our Maritime Autonomy/AI Team. This role involves architecting, developing, integrating, and maintaining sensor perception capabilities deployed across HII’s range of maritime platforms. You will work with the team to continuously add capability and demonstrate the solution to customers in real-world scenarios on HII REMUS and ROMULUS platforms. Sensors will span the spectrum of modalities, including EO, IR, acoustics, passive and active RF.

Responsibilities

• Architect and adapt cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms running on the Odyssey perception autonomy stack

• Architect real-time tracking and sensor fusion systems

• Create interfacing software to autonomously control sensors

• Interact with the customers to understand their use cases and requirements

• Drive execution of simulation tooling to exercise perception pipelines

• Build and optimize AI/ML pipelines on edge hardware

• Participate in field testing and rapid hardware iteration

What you will be doing...

Designs and develops system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.

What we are looking for...

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent OR 5+ years of relevant experience

• Prior experience with software development

• Prior experience with autonomous platforms

• Understanding of multiple sensor modalities and underlying physics (e.g., EO, IR, lidar, radar, sonar, acoustics, etc.)

• Understanding of detection, classification, and identification phenomonology

• Experience training and deploying ML algorithms (python, pytorch, tensorflow)

• Experience with estimation, tracking, and fusion algorithms

Bonus Points for...

• Strong tracking and sensor fusion background

• Experience with maritime platforms

• Current U.S. SECRET security clearance

Physical Requirements

May 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.

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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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…