Principal Software Engineer (Engineer Software 6) - 19247

Requisition Number: 19247 

Required Travel: 11 - 25% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior HI

 

This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies. 

 

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

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Hanover, MD location.  This position will operate in a hybrid environment.  

 

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining the Minotaur Mission Processor.  Minotaur ingests data from various sensors that are attached to manned and unmanned aircraft to enhance an operator's ability to identify tracks that is utilized in all branches of the military.   To read more on the Minotaur Mission Processor visit: 

 

• First Coast Guard Minotaur Aircraft Conducts Search And Rescue (uscg.mil)
• Operationalizing Project Maven - Trajectory Magazine
• Air and Marine Operations Minotaur | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

 

You will be responsible for leading the effort for developing prototype solutions to unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls through research, conceptualization, design, implementation, and evaluation as a member of an established team that has fielded numerous highly regarded capabilities.   Subject areas differ widely over time, but current projects focus on improving the exploitation of airborne sensor data through object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, and operational display.  

 

Why Mission Technologies: 

• Competitive salary 
• 401K Match 
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that are at the forefront of national security 
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy climate 
• Professional development opportunities 

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies visit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbjSrHXi6JA

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

• 20+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 18+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 15+ years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 years relevant experience.
• Advanced level of experience developing with C++, Ja