Requisition Number: 29363
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $111,494.00 - $145,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Job DescriptionAre you a
motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer ready to make a tangible impact on national security? Join
HII's Mission Technologies division in Columbia, MD, and become a pivotal player in the evolution of the
Minotaur Mission Management System.
Minotaur is a cutting-edge software suite that empowers operators of
manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft by ingesting and processing critical data from diverse sensors. Your expertise will directly enhance their ability to identify and track targets across land and sea, contributing to vital intelligence-gathering operations.
In this dynamic role, you won't just maintain; you'll innovate! You'll
design, implement, integrate, and test new and improved capabilities for an operationally fielded system, working across the entire software engineering lifecycle.
While projects may evolve, current initiatives are focused on revolutionizing airborne sensor data exploitation through advanced
object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, and intuitive operational data displays.Your impactful contributions could include:- Directly collaborating with customers to shape the product backlog for your Scrum team.
- Designing and implementing groundbreaking proof-of-concept prototypes that span a diverse range of engineering disciplines, including control theory, signal/video processing, machine learning, AI, high-performance computing, and more.
- Supporting prototype evaluations and experimental operations at military facilities.
- Participating in system integration events on various aircraft during ground and flight tests.
- Developing and testing software interfaces for critical ISR sensors like RADAR, SIGINT, and EO/IR systems.
- Potentially flying on aircraft to support system integration and train operators.
- Designing intuitive graphical user interfaces that directly meet customer demands.
- Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and expertise.
- Leading a small team of developers, guiding them to success.
If you're ready to tackle complex challenges, innovate in a critical domain, and potentially even take to the skies, all while traveling 10-20% of the time, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join us and help shape the future of mission-critical surveillance technology!
Essential Job ResponsibilitiesDesigns, 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- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience in software development involving programming languages such as Java and/or C++
- Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a security clearance
- Willingness to work in Columbia, MD in a hybrid environment
Preferred Requirements- 7+ years of experience with software development of algorithms, computer networking and interfaces in a cutting edge environment
- Prior experience with Minotaur Mission Management System
- Prior experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment
- Previous leadership experience or willingness to lead and mentor others
Physical RequirementsAdequate 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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/[redacted]
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.
