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Software Engineer (Engineer Software 2) - 21328 - Military Veterans

at Huntington Ingalls Industries

Requisition Number: 21328

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $78,341.00 - $115,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

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 gathering Software Engineer candidates to potentially support operations in Hanover, MD.

This position will support a mission management tool called the Minotaur Mission Processor. Minotaur ingests data from various sensors on manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft to enhance an operator's ability to identify tracks from various on-board sensors, from both sea and land, that is utilized in all branches of the military. To read more about the Minotaur Mission Processor visit:

  • https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Acquisitions-CG-9/Newsroom/LRS_081417/
  • http://trajectorymagazine.com/operationalizing-project-maven/
  • https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/air-and-marine-operations-minotaur


Responsibilities would include 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 data display.

Possible Duties:
  • Research and concept development for solutions to unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls.
  • System design and software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes incorporating a variety of engineering disciplines: control theory, software development, signal/video processing, pattern recognition, machine learning, artificial intelligence, high performance computing, applied mathematics, network/web services, and visualization.
  • Support prototype evaluation, experimental operations at military facilities, and transitions of capabilities to government.
  • Support system integration events on various aircraft during ground and/or flight tests
  • Develop software interfaces to control and collect data from sensors
  • Potential to fly on aircraft to support system integration and train operators
  • Design and implementation of graphical user interfaces to meet customers' demands and needs.
  • Willing to travel between 10-20 % of the time.


  • 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

    • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
    • Bachelors or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics, or any related field of study
    • 0 - 2 years of experience with software development of algorithms, computer networking and interfaces in a Linux environment.
    • Willingness to go through the United States Security clearance process
    • US Citizenship Required
    • Willing to work in Hanover, MD


    Preferred Requirements

    • Highly creative and interested in novel challenges
    • Willingness to develop software with C++, Java, Javascript, or related languages in a Linux Environment
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment
    • Demonstrated ability to successfully apply educational background to real-world engineering problems
    • Experience with software development or desire to build computer science/software development expertise to address cutting edge challenges


    Physical Requirements

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

    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.

    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.

    Hanover, MD

    Huntington Ingalls Industries

    Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides mission-critical national security solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs about 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.

    • Builder of the most complex ships in the world for 135 years at Newport News, and 82 years at Ingalls.
    • Sole builder of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, the world’s largest warships, and one of two builders constructing nuclear-powered submarines.
    • Exclusive provider of refueling services for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, at the forefront of new ship technologies, specialized manufacturing capabilities and nuclear facility management.
    • Largest industrial employer in Virginia and Mississippi, and an employer in Louisiana and Alabama.
    • Largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants—has built more than 70 percent of Navy fleet of warships.
    • Builder-of-record for Aegis DDG 51 class of guided missile destroyers.
    • Builder of record for the LHA 6 class large-deck amphibious ships and the sole builder of the Navy’s newest fleet of the San Antonio (LPD 17) class amphibious assault ships.
    • Builder-of-record for the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard – the National Security Cutter.
    • Provider of mission critical and practical solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide through Technical Solutions.
    • Provider of advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications
    • Next-generation enterprise IT and C51SR
    • Management and operations of Department of Energy nuclear sites
    • Fleet sustainment
    • Employs more than 6,800 engineers and designers.
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