STINGRAI Software Engineer (Engineer Software 2) - 29228

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,166 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Software Engineer in Washington, D.C. The role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications to support ISR and decision-making. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience with software applications.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $90,166 to $155,000 and requires a Top Secret security clearance. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's; 0 years with Master's.
• Professional experience in software development and testing.
• Ability to analyze user requirements and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software applications based on logical solutions.
• Collaborate on electronic data-processing system development.
• Implement Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Skills

Software application design

Collaborating with hardware engineers

Logical and mathematical modeling

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

System optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Programming languages (e.g., C++, Python)

Operating systems

Development tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 29228
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $90,166.00 - $155,000.00
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Level of Experience: Mid HI

Role Overview

All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division, designs, develops, integrates and manages sensors and systems to support ISR and decision‑making. This software engineer designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software applications and systems that incorporate logical and mathematical solutions. The engineer collaborates with hardware engineers and equipment designers to plan, develop, and optimize electronic data‑processing systems, supports open‑systems architectures such as Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE), implements technology refreshes, coordinates installations, and integrates modern development practices such as Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps. Responsibilities also include software maintenance and support for image and video manipulation as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications and systems with logical and mathematical foundations.
• Conduct multi‑disciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers and equipment designers on electronic data‑processing system development.
• Determine user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve issues related to program intent, outputs, inputs, programming techniques, and controls.
• Develop operating instructions, compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Perform software maintenance activities to enhance performance, stability, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with software engineering standards, quality guidelines, and development best practices.
• Analyze user requirements and evaluate design feasibility based on schedule, cost, and resource constraints.
• Implement FACE standards to deliver open‑systems military aviation solutions that improve delivery speed and affordability.
• Plan and execute technology insertion and system‑refresh activities to enhance system capabilities.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to identify system limitations, capabilities, and interface requirements.
• Design, develop, and modify software using scientific and mathematical models to predict design outcomes and impacts.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment performance to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Apply Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to modernize software development processes.
• Develop software for image and video manipulation and enhancement as needed.

Qualifications

• Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years with Masters; or High School Diploma and 6 years relevant experience.
• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years with Masters; 0 years with PhD or Juris Doctor; or High School Diploma and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD or Juris Doctor; or High School Diploma and 13 years relevant experience.
• Professional experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications or systems.
• Strong understanding of logical and mathematical modeling as applied to software architecture and algorithm development.
• Experience collaborating with hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyze user requirements and determine appropriate programming solutions.
• Proficiency in developing compilers, operating systems, utility programs, or similar low‑level system components (preferred).
• Experience with open‑systems architectures such as FACE is highly desirable.
• Strong software‑maintenance skills and experience optimizing system performance.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Ability to perform feasibility analyses related to cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
• Experience developing software using scientific analysis and mathematical models.
• Ability to coordinate installations and monitor system behavior to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for coordinating across engineering and analysis teams.
• Must possess and maintain a Top‑Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

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

Salary Information

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) savings plan, financial planning tools, life insurance, employee discounts, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurring compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations

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. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.