Cyber Software Engineer

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, within Mission Technologies' Warfare Systems, is hiring a Cyber Software Engineer to advance mission-critical software in C, Assembly, and Python for embedded environments. You will design, develop, document, and test software for offensive cyber operations, identify vulnerabilities, and build automated tests.

Collaboration with writers will produce precise technical deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field.
• 3 years relevant experience if you hold a Master’s degree.
• TS/SCI clearance required; willing to undergo a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and test software for offensive cyber operations.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in software, firmware, and protocols.
• Develop automated test suites and write technical documentation.

Skills

C programming

Assembly language

Python

Low-level / embedded

Offensive cyber ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent + 9 years exp

Tools

Ghidra

Custom Python scripts

Job description

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States

Requisition Number: 28605

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000.00-$180,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

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.

Mission Technologies is looking for a Cyber Software Engineer to join our cutting‑edge Cyber and Intelligence Team. In this role, you will dive deep into mission‑critical systems, driving feature enhancements, and code updates in C and Assembly across specialized target platforms.

• Design, develop, document, and test software for offensive cyber operations capabilities.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in software, firmware, protocols, and hardware components.

Design robust test procedures and implement automated test suites to rigorously evaluate new features during development cycles.

Collaborate with Technical Writers to contribute to mission deliverables and author technical documentation that accurately reflects the implemented features and workflows.

Utilize tools like Ghidra and custom Python scripts to analyze and interpret firmware components. This investigative work supports the development of integrated solutions tailored to evolving mission needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; 0 years experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in software engineering, or a related field.
• TS/SCI clearance required; must be willing to undergo a polygraph.
• Expertise with C, Assembly, and Python, particularly in low‑level or embedded systems environments.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience with offensive cyber operations capabilities.
• Familiarity with tools like Ghidra and custom scripting for firmware analysis.
• Proficient in designing and executing automated unit and integration tests.
• Experience drafting technical documentation independently or working with Technical Writers.

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.

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.