Senior Software Engineer (Engineer Software 3) - 29363

HII's Mission Technologies division•Columbia, MD

2d•$111,494 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. 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 Are you a motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer ready to make a tangible impact on national security? Join HII's Mission Technologies division in Columbia, MD, and become a pivotal player in the evolution of the Minotaur Mission Management System. Minotaur is a cutting-edge software suite that empowers operators of manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft by ingesting and processing critical data from diverse sensors. Your expertise will directly enhance their ability to identify and track targets across land and sea, contributing to vital intelligence-gathering operations. In this dynamic role, you won't just maintain; you'll innovate! You'll design, implement, integrate, and test new and improved capabilities for an operationally fielded system, working across the entire software engineering lifecycle. While projects may evolve, current initiatives are focused on revolutionizing airborne sensor data exploitation through advanced object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, and intuitive operational data displays. Your impactful contributions could include: Directly collaborating with customers to shape the product backlog for your Scrum team. Designing and implementing groundbreaking proof-of-concept prototypes that span a diverse range of engineering disciplines, including control theory, signal/video processing, machine learning, AI, high-performance computing, and more. Supporting prototype evaluations and experimental operations at military facilities. Participating in system integration events on various aircraft during ground and flight tests. Developing and testing software interfaces for critical ISR sensors like RADAR, SIGINT, and EO/IR systems. Potentially flying on aircraft to support system integration and train operators. Designing intuitive graphical user interfaces that directly meet customer demands. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and expertise. Leading a small team of developers, guiding them to success. If you're ready to tackle complex challenges, innovate in a critical domain, and potentially even take to the skies, all while traveling 10-20% of the time, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join us and help shape the future of mission-critical surveillance technology!

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
5+ years of experience in software development involving programming languages such as Java and/or C++
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a security clearance
Willingness to work in Columbia, MD in a hybrid environment

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience with software development of algorithms, computer networking and interfaces in a cutting edge environment
Prior experience with Minotaur Mission Management System
Prior experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment
Previous leadership experience or willingness to lead and mentor others

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
Ensures software standards are met.
Directly collaborating with customers to shape the product backlog for your Scrum team.
Designing and implementing groundbreaking proof-of-concept prototypes that span a diverse range of engineering disciplines, including control theory, signal/video processing, machine learning, AI, high-performance computing, and more.
Supporting prototype evaluations and experimental operations at military facilities.
Participating in system integration events on various aircraft during ground and flight tests.
Developing and testing software interfaces for critical ISR sensors like RADAR, SIGINT, and EO/IR systems.
Potentially flying on aircraft to support system integration and train operators.
Designing intuitive graphical user interfaces that directly meet customer demands.
Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and expertise.
Leading a small team of developers, guiding them to success.