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Software Engineer 4 - 25814

HII
Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025
💰 $162,934/yr($114,054/yr$162,934/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 25814 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $114,054.00 - $162,934.00 

Security Clearance: Secret 

Level of Experience: Senior 
 

 

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).
 

 

 

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

HII Unmanned Systems (UxS) are seeking a Software Engineer to support the next generation of maritime autonomy.  As a Software Engineer at HII UxS, you will be working with a world-class team of colleagues to deploy advanced autonomous maritime solutions for defense, marine research, and commercial applications. With HII serving unmanned system customers in more than 30 countries, the software engineering team is at the core of the solution space for unmanned platform design, autonomy engine deployment, user interface, platform manufacturing and testing, and operations and sustainment of unmanned systems and their auxiliary equipment.   In this role, you will work within the team that is developing and and sustaining Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) autonomy software, modular software architecture, and autonomous launch and recovery functions. 

Essential Job 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • 6+ years experience in software development and software architecture design
  • In-depth knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python
  • In-depth knowledge of operating systems such as Windows and Linux
  • Experience with Atlassian tools
  • Experience in all phases of the software development life-cycle, including Software Requirements Management and Software Test Methods
  • Strong knowledge of version control
  • Experience with multi-threaded programming & design
  • Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Virtual Box, and Docker)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance #LI-MH1

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with autonomous systems
  • Experience with maritime technology
  • Experience with maritime robotics

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

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; wellnes

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