Lead C++ Software Engineer - High-Performance Real-Time

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 109,418 - 139,118; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match Program

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

HII's Mission Technologies Division seeks a hands-on, expert C++ Software Engineering Lead to guide a specialized team focused on high-performance computing and real-time data processing at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. You will stay deeply involved in the code, leading by example while steering the team's technical strategy.

The role requires expert-level C++ (C++14+), multi-threaded system design, and 2+ years in technical leadership, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or newer) with strong STL and memory management.
• Experience designing and developing complex, multi-threaded, performance-critical software in C++.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role including code reviews and mentorship.
• Minimum Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance C++ applications.
• Guide architectural decisions to ensure scalability, robustness, and modern C++ standards.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Profile, debug, and optimize performance in a multi-threaded environment.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Expert-level C++

Multi-threaded design

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CUDA

CMake

Linux

Job description

HII's Mission Technologies Division seeks a hands-on, expert C++ Software Engineering Lead to guide a specialized team focused on high-performance computing and real-time data processing at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. You will stay deeply involved in the code, leading by example while steering the team's technical strategy.

The role requires expert-level C++ (C++14+), multi-threaded system design, and 2+ years in technical leadership, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.