Senior Software Engineer (Engineer Software 3) - 29363

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 111,494 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies in Columbia, MD, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement, integrate, and test new capabilities for the Minotaur Mission Management System. You will work across the full software lifecycle to advance airborne sensor data exploitation, including multi-sensor correlation and GUI development.

Qualifications include 5+ years in software development with Java/C++, US citizenship, and eligibility for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelors in related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java/C++ software development.
• US citizen and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to shape the product backlog for the Scrum team.
• Design and implement groundbreaking proof-of-concept prototypes across engineering disciplines.
• Support prototype evaluations and experimental operations at military facilities.
• Participate in system integration events on aircraft during ground and flight tests.
• Develop and test software interfaces for ISR sensors like RADAR, SIGINT, and EO/IR.
• Potentially fly on aircraft to support system integration and training of operators.
• Design intuitive graphical user interfaces meeting customer demands.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and lead a small team.

Skills

Java

C++

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Are 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.

Responsibilities

• Directly collaborate with customers to shape the product backlog for your Scrum team.
• Design and implement 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.
• Support prototype evaluations and experimental operations at military facilities.
• Participate in system integration events on various aircraft during ground and flight tests.
• Develop and test software interfaces for critical ISR sensors like RADAR, SIGINT, and EO/IR systems.
• Potentially fly on aircraft to support system integration and train operators.
• Design intuitive graphical user interfaces that directly meet customer demands.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering their growth and expertise.
• Lead a small team of developers, guiding them to success.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs application 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.

Anticipated Salary Range: $111,494.00 - $145,000.00

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.

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?
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.