Senior Software Engineer (Engineer Software 6) - 29349

HII•Fairborn, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced engineering and software-systems leader to support the design, integration, testing, sustainment, and delivery of advanced DoD simulation, training, avionics, and command and control systems. This role is ideal for a proven technical leader with deep expertise across aircraft simulation, distributed training environments, hardware/software integration, and customer-facing program execution. The successful candidate will operate across engineering, program management, systems integration, and customer stakeholder communities to deliver reliable, mission-focused capabilities for the American warfighter.

Requirements

20+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 18+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 15+ years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 years relevant experience.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity or equivalent advanced technical education is highly relevant.
20+ years of combined experience in avionics systems, aircraft simulation design, distributed mission operations, engineering integration, test execution, and technical sustainment.
7+ years of DoD or government project/program management or engineering leadership.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, test, integration, and subcontractor domains.
Experience planning and executing Agile methodologies, tracking milestones, managing risks, and reporting to customers.
Hands-on experience with simulation and training systems such as aircraft simulators, testbeds, reconfigurable cockpits, and LVC training environments.
Demonstrated ability to work directly with government customers on requirements, proposals, and mission-focused technical execution.
Strong mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software and avionics systems while maintaining high operational availability.
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Air Force, aviation, simulation, training, or related DoD programs.
Prior support to Wright-Patterson AFB, 711 HPW, Distributed Mission Operations, or similar environments.
Experience managing multi million dollar task orders, budgets, procurement, and cross-company execution teams.
Background with aircraft avionics (F-16, MQ 1/MQ 9, U 28), command centers, debrief systems, and deployable tactical training systems.
Familiarity with system integration across simulation networks, cockpit hardware, gauges, displays, communications/navigation systems, and testbed equipment.
Knowledge of Agile engineering practices, system interface documentation, software lifecycle development, and verification/test planning.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity, classified systems, and secure DoD engineering environments.
Strong servant-leadership mindset with a passion for delivering mission-relevant engineering and training capabilities for the warfighter.

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership across the full software and systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through field support and sustainment.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting simulation, training, avionics, and mission system programs, ensuring alignment with mission needs and contract milestones.
Translate customer operational requirements into clear engineering tasks, project plans, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
Drive software intensive system design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for simulation networks, C2 environments, and distributed mission operations.
Collaborate closely with government customers, engineers, vendors, and mission partners to resolve technical challenges and maintain execution momentum.
Plan and manage Agile execution strategies, including iterative development, milestone tracking, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a senior technical advisor to customers and leadership, supporting requirements generation, proposals, integration strategies, and feasibility assessments.
Mentor and develop engineering talent while fostering a collaborative, accountable, mission focused culture.
Manage hardware/software development, procurement, assembly, configuration, and sustainment across multiple locations.
Support live, virtual, and constructive training events with on-site technical leadership and system-readiness oversight.
Analyze system capabilities, test results, and user feedback to resolve complex integration and performance issues.
Operate independently with consultative direction, identifying solutions and communicating progress to customers and internal leaders.
Represent HII as a trusted technical and programmatic advisor on advanced simulation, avionics, and mission-training initiatives.