C++ Software Engineering Lead - High-Performance Systems

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 109,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Ohio seeks a hands-on Software Engineering Lead with deep C++ expertise to guide a high-performance computing team at Wright Patterson AFB. You will architect, optimize, and mentor while remaining hands-on in code across real-time data processing.

This role requires senior C++, multi-threaded systems experience, and the ability to drive architectural decisions, code reviews, and talent development within a security-cleared environment. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or higher with relevant experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or newer).
• Experience designing and developing multi-threaded/performance-critical software in C++.
• 2+ years in technical leadership including code reviews and mentorship.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.
• Secret clearance required; TS/SCI with special assessments possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of a high-performance C++ application.
• Steer architectural decisions for scalability and robustness.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and best practices.

Skills

C++ development

Multi-threaded systems

Mentorship / leadership

Code reviews

Architectural guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

CUDA

CMake

Linux development

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

HII Mission Technologies in Ohio seeks a hands-on Software Engineering Lead with deep C++ expertise to guide a high-performance computing team at Wright Patterson AFB. You will architect, optimize, and mentor while remaining hands-on in code across real-time data processing.

This role requires senior C++, multi-threaded systems experience, and the ability to drive architectural decisions, code reviews, and talent development within a security-cleared environment. Secret clearance is required.