Software Developer - 28265

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Nellis Air Force Base CDP (NV); On-site; USD 82,326 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring Software Developers for the U.S. Department of Defense at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Candidates should have experience in C++ and software engineering, with skills in Git and object-oriented design. The role involves developing critical system components for advanced military training simulations. An active Secret security clearance is required. Comprehensive employee benefits and a competitive salary range from $82,326 - $160,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's; 0 years with Master's.
• Proficient in C++ and experience with software engineering.
• Experience with Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain system software components.
• Contribute to NGTS system development and maintenance.
• Work with remote repositories and manage code collaboration.

Skills

C++

Software Engineering

Git

Python

Object-Oriented Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Requisition Information

Requisition Number: 28265

Required Travel: 0-10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $82,326 - $160,000

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking skilled and motivated Software Developers to design, develop, and maintain critical system software components for the United States Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) located at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC‑N). The role requires onsite work at Nellis AFB, Nevada, and an active Secret security clearance.

As part of a team providing on‑site Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to deliver high‑end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability, the candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of NAVAIR’s Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that provides constructive entities to the battlespace simulation and supports multiple platform and service training, testing, analysis, and R&D. The Software Engineer will leverage expertise in C++/C, along with strong design skills, to enhance the functionality and integration of NGTS with other JSE components such as GRID (Global Reusable Interface Domain) in a complex simulation and training environment. A solid understanding of software architecture and development best practices is required.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object‑oriented software design.
• Evaluate and review C++ language code; program using C++, C, and Python 3.
• Develop parallel processes, threading, and process communication.
• Utilize Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment.
• Work proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments.
• Interact with remote repositories, push code updates, and manage local repositories.
• Adhere to established branching strategies and understand the implications of working with master/production branches.
• Collaborate with team members to design future enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Software Developer/Engineer Software 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors; 0 years with Masters; or High School Diploma plus 6 years relevant experience.
• Software Developer/Engineer Software 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years with Masters; 0 years with PhD/JD; or High School Diploma plus 9 years relevant experience.
• Software Developer/Engineer Software 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD/JD; or High School Diploma plus 13 years relevant experience.

Additional Technical Requirements

• Commensurate years of C++ and software engineering experience based on level (2‑4). Extensive experience with object‑oriented software design and development, particularly in C++.
• Experience working with Git version control system, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency working in a Linux command‑line environment (Bash).
• Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Familiarity with time‑series analysis.
• Experience with NGTS programming.
• Experience with GRID or GRID services and programming.
• Experience scripting and programming in object‑oriented languages such as Java and Python.
• Experience contributing to system design or architecture of new and current systems.
• Experience with Agile software practices.
• Extensive experience with Git bash and repository functions in a production code construct, including advanced branching strategies and release management.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and basic Linux commands.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is based on location, expectations, and responsibilities. Benefits include best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-844-849-8463 (press #3 for HII Mission Technologies).