Electromagnetic effects

Date: Oct 14, 2025

Location: Dayton, OH, Ohio, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 25821

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $126,363.00 - $180,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

Employee Referral Amount: $5,500.00

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
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Job Description

HII – Mission Technologies is looking for an Experience Electromagnetic Environment Effect (EEE) Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will support implementation of Air Force Integrity Programs by assisting 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

Candidate must have a minimum of a Secret clearance currently and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

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Essential Job Responsibilities

The Electromagnetic Environment Effects (EEE) SME candidate must have the knowledge and experience evaluating MIL-HDBK-516 Section 13 on ACAT I or equivalent aircraft development programs to include:

• Direct and indirect lightning susceptibility
• Conducted and radiated emission susceptibility, transient susceptibility, electromagnetic compatibility, electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic pulses, electrical bonding and grounding, hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel, fuel and ordnance, and EEE safety margins for electro explosive devices

This individual will:

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• Ten (10) of these years must be broad, proven experience in government or industry leadership roles on major ACAT I aircraft development programs with at least two (2) years SAP experience.
• Experience in RF, High Power Microwaves, communication equipment, basic antenna knowledge , lightning (direct and Indirect), High altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (just the electrical effects and electromagnetic coupling, understanding shielded volumes and attenuation.
• Experienced with Mil STD 3032 and statistics and sampling
• Must be able to teach basic electromagnetic topics.
• Expert knowledge of the EEE airworthiness certification process
• Experience in engineering principles, criteria, and procedures to Air Force systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities, post award project/program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles.
• Five (5) years of experience performing EEE airworthiness evaluations
• EE lab/test experience
• Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 464

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Low Observables
• Basic Radar Signal processing
• Able to read and interpret Government requirements
• Electromagnetic Airworthiness
• Mil-Std 461, 464, 516
• HEMP testing
• Bayesian statistics
• Desire and ability to learn technical challenging topics
• Ability to communicate well with PhD's and leadership
• Excel and Word skills

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.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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.