Software Developer 3 - 27955

HII's Mission Technologies division • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

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. Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!HII Unmanned Systems (HII UxS) is seeking n software developer to join our autonomy engineering team! In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing new control system software for unmanned systems.  You will be actively engaged in fusing this software with an existing advanced common operating picture capability to provide an optimized naval mission management tool, and in doing so will perform the following duties:
•    Demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative by designing, developing, and maintaining solutions for complex, multi-domain, and heterogenous autonomy fleet control challenges•    Document software development requirements, design, and implementation.•    Effectively communicate findings, problems, and solutions to functional, project teams, as well as external customers.•    Coordinate with system, firmware, hardware and other engineering teams to implement the highest quality software solution.•    Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment and defects.•    Follow software development process and best practices.What you will be doing..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.

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.
• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics Engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in embedded software programing in C++ and Python
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
• Ability to successfully function in a team with cross-functional team members and multi-tasking.
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Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of software design, development and test experience.
• Experience with Department of War manned or unmanned mission management systems

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative by designing, developing, and maintaining solutions for complex, multi-domain, and heterogenous autonomy fleet control challenges
• Document software development requirements, design, and implementation.
• Effectively communicate findings, problems, and solutions to functional, project teams, as well as external customers.
• Coordinate with system, firmware, hardware and other engineering teams to implement the highest quality software solution.
• Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment and defects.
• Follow software development process and best practices.
• 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.

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