Sr. Software Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Education scholarships

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including analytics tools, large‑scale data processing, real‑time systems, and business applications. The engineer works independently or on a team, reviews and tests components for compliance, and resolves software issues.

The role applies development methodologies, contributes to system design—including hardware/software tradeoffs, reuse strategies, COTS/GOTS

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering or related field.
• Twenty (20) years relevant experience.
• Four (4) additional years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Ten (10) years’ experience programming Linux / Windows operating systems.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in DevOps using CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux/Windows OS

CI/CD DevOps

Team leadership

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

• 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.

Job Description

Warfare Systems (WS), a division of HII Mission Technologies provides full-spectrum cyber, EW, and space capabilities that address today’s rapidly changing, multi-domain global security threats and anticipate emerging threats. WS offers a diverse, challenging environment for highly motivated professionals.

WS seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including analytics tools, large‑scale data processing, real‑time systems, and business applications. The engineer works independently or on a team, reviews and tests components for compliance, and resolves software issues. The role applies development methodologies, contributes to system design—including hardware/software tradeoffs, reuse strategies, COTS/GOTS integration, and requirements analysis from system level down to individual components.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering or related field.
• Twenty (20) years relevant experience.
• Four (4) additional years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Ten (10) years’ experience programming Linux / Windows operating systems.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in DevOps using CI/CD pipelines.

TS/SCI W/ Poly Required For Consideration

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 considers a variety of factors, including education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions and will be addressed during the recruiting process.

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.

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.