Engineer Software 5 - 22046

Requisition Number: 22046 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $126,017.00 - $170,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Global Security comprises live, virtual, constructive training and range systems, services and operations; fleet maintenance, repair, operations and sustainment; nuclear; and international. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer and Software Development Lead, you will be responsible for developing high-quality software solutions while also leading a team of engineers. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Engineers to translate functional requirements into robust, scalable, and supportable solutions. Your leadership will extend beyond technical contributions, fostering the growth of engineers, managing workloads, and guiding your team toward successful project completion.
•    Technical Leadership: Lead architectural and design discussions and provide direction for the team, ensuring adherence to best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
•    Development Lifecycle: Participate in the full development lifecycle, from planning to deployment, while overseeing and driving the development efforts of your team.
•    Troubleshooting and Production Support: Lead the team in troubleshooting issues and resolving critical production incidents efficiently while maintaining system uptime and reliability.
•    Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy solutions that meet customer needs.
•    Team Management: Provide leadership, align your team around shared goals, and manage team dynamics to ensure productivity and a positive team culture.
 

Essential Job Responsibilities

•    Technical Expertise: Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++. A strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.
•    Development Practices: Knowledge of full software development lifecycle practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and deployment.
•    Fast Learner & Adaptability: A strong ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and work environments.
•    Agile Experience: Experience with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with Agile tracking and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence).
•    Leadership Experience: 2+ years of leadership or team lead experience, including guiding junior engineers and fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
•    Problem-Solving Skills: Strong logical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
 

Minimum Qualifications

•    15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
o    Educational requirements may be adjusted for applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
•    Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security clearance.
•    Team Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate, and support your team in achieving their goals. Provide regular feedback and conduct performance reviews, ensuring the team’s continuous improvement and professional development.
•    Project Ownership: Take ownership of key engineering initiatives, ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions on time and according to project specifications.
•    Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and technical deliverables.
•    Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts and facilitate problem resolution within the team, fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment.
•    Operational Excellence: Own and promote engineering best practices, ensuring that your team follows standard procedures and continuously improves workflow efficiencies.
 

Preferred Requirements

•    System Design & Architecture: Understanding of system architecture, including experience with distributed systems and large-scale application design.
•    Web & Application Frameworks: Proficiency with web-based runtime environments like NodeJS and frameworks such as AngularJS and ReactJS.
•    Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms.
•    Database Knowledge: Expertise in relational and NoSQL/Graph databases, including designing and developing efficient data models.
•    Linux Environment: Strong experience working in a Linux-based development environment.
•    Collaboration Tools: Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and other source control and collaboration platforms.
•    Cloud & DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
 

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. 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.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.