Software Engineer (Engineer Software 3) - 27914

HII's Mission Technologies division•Suffolk, VA

14d

About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) and JLVC Modernization effort under the Joint Staff J7 (JS J 7) contract. This role focuses on integrating advanced software and AI capabilities into next generation joint training and simulation environments.

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Must have a Secret Clearance or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, C++).
Experience developing software in distributed systems, microservices, and API driven architectures.
Hands on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with data engineering concepts including data ingestion, ETL/ELT, transformation, and storage.
Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and AI model integration workflows.
Experience developing in Linux-based environments and using common CLI tools.
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
Experience with automated testing frameworks and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of networking fundamentals including REST, messaging protocols, and service-to-service communication.
Ability to document system architectures, APIs, and technical interfaces clearly and logically.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating or deploying AI/ML models using modern frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX).
Familiarity with real time data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).
Experience with DoD training or simulation environments (JTSE, JLVC, LVC).
Knowledge of enterprise data architecture and secure data integration.
Background in DevSecOps, automated security testing, and secure development.
Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Ansible, Terraform).
Prior experience supporting large-scale exercises, planning systems, or after-action review tools

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software systems integrating foundational and frontier AI models into joint training environments.
Build scalable data pipelines to ingest and process real time and near real time data from operational and T&E sources.
Integrate AI enabled capabilities into Joint Training Tools and simulation systems, including the Fully Informed Simulation Environment (FISE).
Collaborate with government stakeholders and partner organizations to align solutions with modernization goals and mission requirements.
Develop and optimize systems enabling rapid training updates, dynamic scenario generation, and AI driven adversary (OPFOR) behaviors.
Enhance planning, execution, and AAR processes with improved data capture, analysis, and visualization tools.
Ensure interoperability across combatant commands and services within a unified training environment.
Apply software engineering best practices including version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Support performance tuning, scalability, and reliability in high demand training scenarios.
Document system architectures, interfaces, and operational procedures.

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.

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