Navy Training Baseline Technical Lead (Engineer Software 5) - 29993
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
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Job summary
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Software Engineer 5 to lead NTB software development across multiple Navy Training Baseline products. You will guide architecture, drive modernization, and mentor teams to deliver robust modeling and simulation capabilities.
Responsibilities include coordinating with government sponsors and Fleet users, ensuring security compliance, and shaping long-range technical roadmaps.
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in software architecture, large-scale system design, distributed simulation systems, and advanced Java development.
- Ability to independently determine technical direction and drive long-range objectives.
- Proven leadership in developing modeling & simulation capabilities within LVC training environments.
- Expert-level Linux-based development with multithreaded applications and Git-based configuration management.
- Strong understanding of OO design, secure development practices, and enterprise software patterns.
- Ability to advise management and customers on advanced research and technical applications.
- Excellent communication with senior government stakeholders and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level technical leadership and architectural oversight for NTB software systems.
- Lead design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of advanced applications and distributed simulation systems.
- Define long-range development roadmaps, modernization strategies, and technical execution plans for NTB products.
- Serve as spokesperson and technical authority for NTB software engineering with sponsors and Fleet users.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems engineering, and M&S SMEs to evolve NCTE capabilities.
- Assess user needs and enterprise constraints to innovate Navy training solutions.
- Guide development teams on programming techniques, security requirements, automation, and DevSecOps.
- Ensure compliance with software standards, DISA STIGs, cyber requirements, and NCTE guidance.
- Oversee development on Red Hat Linux using Java, JavaScript (ExtJS/Vue), shell scripting, Git, and CI/CD.
- Drive integration across LVC systems, including TENA, HLA, DIS, and C4I interfaces.
- Author or review technical reports, architecture documents, user guides, and proposals.
- Mentor junior engineers; foster cross-team collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Able to work in an office environment with some on-site support at NCTE facilities.
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Job description
Requisition Number: 29993. Required Travel: 0 - 10%. Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt. Anticipated Salary Range: $136,991.00 - $180,000.00. Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain. Level of Experience: Senior.
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross‑domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece‑parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life‑cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Software Engineer 5 to serve as the senior technical lead for software development across the Navy Training Baseline (NTB) product line, including JSAF, JBUS, RAVE, ERM, MDS, NEXUS, JMAC, CS3, and ATD. This position provides consultative direction, long‑range technical planning, and leadership for multidisciplinary development teams supporting the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE). The Software Engineer 5 is responsible for shaping advanced technical solutions, establishing software engineering standards, and guiding modernization efforts across NTB systems and architectures.
This role supports the Navy’s Live, Virtual, and Constructive training mission by leading the design, development, integration, and sustainment of modeling and simulation applications and distributed training systems. The engineer collaborates with internal teams, government stakeholders, and Fleet customers to ensure robust, scalable, and secure software capabilities aligned with evolving readiness requirements.
- Provide senior‑level technical leadership and architectural oversight for NTB software systems, ensuring cohesive, interoperable solutions across JSAF, JBUS, RAVE, ERM, MDS, NEXUS, JMAC, CS3, and ATD.
- Lead the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of advanced applications software and distributed simulation systems containing complex logical and mathematical solutions.
- Define long‑range development roadmaps, modernization strategies, and technical execution plans for NTB products.
- Serve as a spokesperson and technical authority for NTB software engineering in discussions with government sponsors, Fleet users, and managerial leadership.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and modeling & simulation SMEs to evolve NCTE capabilities.
- Assess user needs, system performance gaps, and enterprise architecture constraints; develop innovative solutions to meet Navy training requirements.
- Guide development teams on programming techniques, coding standards, security requirements, automation strategies, and DevSecOps best practices.
- Ensure compliance with software standards, DISA STIGs, cyber requirements, and NCTE enterprise technical guidance.
- Oversee development efforts on Red Hat Linux environments using Java, JavaScript (ExtJS/Vue), shell scripting, IntelliJ/Eclipse, Git, and CI/CD toolchains.
- Drive integration and interoperability across LVC systems, including TENA, HLA, DIS, and C4I interfaces.
- Author or review technical reports, architecture documents, user guides, proposals, and briefings.
- Mentor junior and mid level engineers; foster cross‑team collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Able to work in an office environment that is typical for advanced software engineering work. Some on‑site support at NCTE facilities may be required.
- 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
- Deep expertise in software architecture, large-scale system design, distributed simulation systems, and advanced Java development.
- Demonstrated ability to independently determine technical direction, initiate assignments, and achieve long‑range objectives.
- Proven leadership in developing complex modeling & simulation capabilities within LVC training environments.
- Expert‑level proficiency in Linux‑based development, multithreaded applications, debugging tools, Git‑based software configuration management, and modern DevSecOps methodologies.
- Strong understanding of OO design, secure development practices, networked systems, and enterprise software patterns.
- Ability to act as advisor to management and customers on advanced research studies and technical applications.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to guide discussions with senior government stakeholders and lead engineering teams.
- U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Experience with NCTE systems, NTB applications, and Fleet training environments.
- Experience with TENA, HLA, DIS, and distributed simulation interoperability patterns.
- Familiarity with ActiveMQ, Gradle, OSGi, Jenkins, SonarQube, database development, secure coding standards (DISA ASD STIG), cryptographic logon, role‑based access control, and C4I systems.
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.
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. Find the role that’s right for you.
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.
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
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.
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.
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