Software Developer (Engineer Software 3) - 28228

Requisition Number: 28228 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

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.

 

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.

Summary

Join a cutting-edge Space Development team delivering advanced technology that ensures our Nation maintains space superiority across multi domain operations. We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support the development of space combat power tools and multi-domain simulation software. Your work will directly impact force structure planning, Digital Test and Training – Synthetic Environment initiatives, Combatant Command analysis, and Space Force testing and training.
In this role, you will contribute both as an engineer and a technical leader—guiding junior developers, collaborating with government stakeholders, and shaping solutions for next-generation space systems. Final interview contingent on a technical coding assessment.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug complex space simulation software
• Lead project efforts and support architectural visioning and technical planning
• Support modeling and simulation research across multiple disciplines
• Collaborate using tools such as Confluence, Discourse, GitLab, and Jira
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to high engineering standards
• Partner with government leadership to maintain priorities and direction
• Meet with customers to gather requirements and incorporate feedback
• Provide regular progress updates and presentations to customers and leadership

What You Must Have

•    5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
•    Proficiency in C++, including compiling, linking, and debugging
•    Ability to successfully complete a C++ technical coding challenge
•    Experience with constructive, agent-based, or event-driven modeling and simulation
•    Basic understanding of space concepts (coordinate systems, time, orbital propagation, etc.)
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
•    U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in Python, including embedded applications
• Knowledge of space domain awareness
• Understanding of space combat power and related mission areas
• Background in math or physics
• Experience with parallel software development
• Prior work within U.S. or Allied space enterprise envir