Software Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 74,485 - 241,962; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Education scholarships

Paid time off

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Roanoke, VA seeks engineers to lead reverse engineering tasks on existing products and codify discoveries into the codebase. The role focuses on algorithms to automate challenging reverse engineering tasks across hardware and software domains.

Ideal candidates have experience with object‑oriented design, FPGA design tools (Quartus, Vivado, ISE), embedded systems, EDA tooling, and software reverse engineering. U.S.

Qualifications

• Level 2 requires 2 years' relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; or 0 years with a Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years relevant experience.
• Level 3 requires 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in related field; 3 years with Masters in related field; 0 years with PhD or JD in related field; or HS diploma with 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4 requires 9 years with Bachelor's; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD/JD; or HS diploma with 13 years relevant experience.
• Level 5 requires 15 years with Bachelor's; 13 years with Masters; 10 years with PhD/JD; or HS diploma with 19 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead reverse engineering efforts on systems of interest and mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate clearly and architect maintainable solutions; collaborate on new ideas and code reviews.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Skills

OOP

C++

Python

Java

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Quartus

Vivado

ISE

Verilog

VHDL

EDA tools

Job description

Job Details

Requisition Number: 29340

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $74,485.00 - $241,962.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

Job Overview

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. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

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.

Role

Are you driven by curiosity, energized by complex challenges, and motivated to dissect the unknown? Join a cutting‑edge team where your expertise directly shapes mission outcomes and national security. We’re looking for engineers who excel at uncovering how systems work (and why), thrive in an environment where innovation moves fast and the stakes are high. If you enjoy pushing boundaries, experimenting with new approaches, and delivering solutions that make a measurable impact — this is the role for you.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies (HII MT) is seeking talented engineers who are excited to work in a flipped engineering environment. Our team in Roanoke, VA specializes in reverse engineering and microelectronics trust and assurance. Candidates for this position will lead a team performing reverse engineering tasks on existing products and encoding discoveries directly into our codebase. Additional tasks involve the research, design, and development of innovative algorithms to automate challenging or time‑consuming tasks within the reverse engineering domain. Candidates will be exposed to and become proficient with a variety of technologies involving hardware description languages, embedded instruction architectures, high‑level software development languages, formal verification tools, and more.

The ideal candidate will have experience with object‑oriented design and an understanding of basic logic gates. We are particularly looking for candidates that have experience with FPGA design (Quartus, Vivado, ISE), embedded system design, EDA tools (synthesis, P&R, simulation), and/or microcontrollers. Experience with software reverse engineering is also valued in this position.

Salary Levels

Level 2 salary range: 85,000‑90,000

Level 3 salary range: 120,000‑130,000

Level 4 salary range: 145,000‑160,000

Level 5 salary range: 170,000‑185,000

Essential Job Responsibilities

Candidates for this position will be responsible for leading reverse engineering efforts into systems of interest and mentoring junior engineers in the reverse engineering and development processes. Candidates will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively and demonstrate the ability to architect maintainable solutions to complex problems. Effective collaboration with teammates on the development of new ideas and accepting constructive feedback through the code review process is required. Candidates may also be expected to implement algorithms created by hardware engineers or from academic sources with limited documentation.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be willing and able to obtain a DoD security clearance (if not already cleared).

Minimum Qualifications

Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

Level 3: 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.

Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Level 5: 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.

• Are a United States citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
• Have extensive experience with object‑oriented programming languages (C++, Java, Python)
• Have exposure to basic logic gates and Boolean math (AND, OR)
• Have the ability to learn new skills quickly

Preferred Requirements

• Already possess an active security clearance
• Have experience with modern C++ standards (C++17) and STL
• Have experience with Python
• Can demonstrate the use of design patterns
• Have developed using software development processes (Agile, TDD, etc.)
• Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL
• Have experience with FPGA design software (Quartus, ISE, Vivado, etc.)
• Have experience with software reverse engineering (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, etc.)
• Are proficient with source control systems (git, svn, Perforce, etc.)
• Have experience with the code review process
• Have experience with binary patching
• Have experience bypassing encryption schemes (power glitching, side channel attacks, etc.)
• Have published research regarding cybersecurity, software exploitation, or reverse engineering

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Contact for 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.