Mechanical Engineer 5

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Engineer supporting VC-25B program at HII Mission Technologies. Involves translating requirements and supporting system evaluation and deployment.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,469 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, specifically the VC-25B program
Translate user requirements into weapons system requirements
Support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of systems for eventual deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
Experience in design, development, and mission systems integration of commercial derivatives or military transports
Air Vehicle Subsystems expertise including Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Fire protection, Auxiliary Power Units (APU)
Test planning and sustainment operations knowledge
Familiarity with FAA and Air Force certification processes
Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

designdevelopmenttestingevaluationmission systems integrationEnvironmental Control SystemsFire protectionAuxiliary Power Unitstest planningsustainment operations

Certifications

DoD Secret clearanceTop Secret clearance