Senior Software Engineer (Engineer Software 4) - 26048

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Warner Robins, GA

46d • Remote

About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Apple iOS and web development to design, integrate, and deploy mission-critical software for the U-2 Dragon Lady's advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems. Core Role: Develop and maintain applications that translate terabytes of raw sensor data from 70,000 feet into actionable, near-real-time intelligence for critical operations. Key Focus: Assist in the development of flight data applications incorporating weather, aircraft status, hazard information, notes, and logs for the U-2 platform. Impact: Your code directly enables rapid data-to-decision cycles, ensuring air superiority and mission success. Location: Can work remotely if not in the Warner Robbins, GA area of operation. Requirement: Must possess the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in Apple iOS or NodeJS development stack
• Experience in React web development (React, Express, Swagger/OpenAPI, MongoDB, and Mongoose)
• Demonstrated experience establishing, implementing, and enforcing robust security standards
• Deep technical experience in the design, deployment, and management of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions, including experience with CAC (Common Access Card) and other two-factor login/authentication mechanisms
• Proven track record of proactive vulnerability analysis, patch management, and the implementation of effective mitigation strategies across complex system environments
• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture & Okta
• U-2 & DCGS experience for potential future projects
• An active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and deploys high-performance, scalable back-end services for the mission-critical U-2 SaaS platform, serving diverse clients including web browsers (Ops Desk), iPads (Ops Buddy), and large displays (Dragon Board).
• Focus on Cloud Development: Build and maintain the core back-end using JavaScript/TypeScript and the Express framework, running in the NodeJS environment and deployed via Docker containers in the cloud.
• API Development: Define and manage service APIs using Swagger/Open API for consumption by all React and Apple iOS client applications.
• Data Management: Implement robust data storage and retrieval logic using Mongoose with MongoDB.
• Mission Support: Analyze user needs and system capabilities to deliver real-time information on aircraft, air crews, weather, airfields, and environmental hazards to flight crew and mission planners.
• Collaboration & Standards: Conduct system analysis, prepare operating instructions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure software and security standards are met.
• Cyber Certification & Compliance: Utilize expansive expertise in software (SW) security and compliance to strategically position the program for successful cyber certification.
• Vulnerabiity & Patch Management: Proactively analyze and manage current system vulnerabilities and implement timely, effective patching and mitigation actions to reduce risk.
• Authentication Systems: Lead the successful design, implementation, and management of secure, multi-factor authentication solutions, including experience with CAC (Common Access Card) and other 2-factor login/authentication methods.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees