Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Detroit, MI, Michigan, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 30664

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $36,920.00 - $50,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Entry Level HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

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:

Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

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

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Technicians to join our team!

Position Summary:

HII: Mission Technologies is seeking a Water Treatment technician who will support our customer The US Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center. This position supports the testing, evaluation, and routine maintenance of Army mobile fresh water treatment systems ensuring tactical water purification equiptment meets operational readiness, water quality and safterly standards. The water treatment technician assists senior personnel and engineers in the deployment, operation, and testing of mobile water purification units utilized by the Army. The primany objective is to evaluate the performance of these mobile systems in producing potable water from fresh water sources under simulated feild conditions. HII's Mission Technologies Division, which has over 100 facilities worldwide and provides capabilities to support an all-domain force that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous systems, critical nuclear operations, LVC systems, cyberspace strategies, and platform modernization. that excels at working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

This position is located on site in Warren, MI and cannot be done remotely.

Come support our work with the US Army's Ground Vehicle System Center and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!

Details below!

Essential Job Responsibilities

Assist in the setup, calibration, operation, and tear-down of mobile water treatment systems during testing phases
Collect water samples and perform basic chemical and physical analysis (e.g., pH, turbidity, chlorine residual, total dissolved solids) under supervision
Perform routine preventitve maintenance on pumps, reverse osmosis membranes, multimedia filters, hoses and generators associated with the water treatment units
Record operational metrics (pressure, flow rates), test results, and maintenance actions accurately into facility logs and digital databases
Adhere to all facility safety guidelines, environmental regulations, and standard operating proceedures (SOPs), during testing evolutions

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 0 years experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience.
Basic Mechnaical aptitude and familiarity with standard hand tools. Ability to read and follow detailed technical manuals and test plans.
Must be able to attain a US DoD Secret security clearance (therefore MUST be a US Citizen)

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. This role requires frequent bending, kneeling, and standing for prolonged periods on concrete or uneven terrain
Work is performed both indoors and in a labrotory/warehousesetting and outdoors, in varying weather conditions during mobile system field testing
Mandatory use of PPE including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and hearing protection when operating heavy machinery

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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.

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