Requisition Number: 19068
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior HI
This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Hanover, MD location. This position will operate in a hybrid environment.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining the Minotaur Mission Processor. Minotaur ingests data from various sensors that are attached to manned and unmanned aircraft to enhance an operator's ability to identify tracks that is utilized in all branches of the military. To read more on the Minotaur Mission Processor visit:

• First Coast Guard Minotaur Aircraft Conducts Search And Rescue (uscg.mil)
• Operationalizing Project Maven - Trajectory Magazine
• Air and Marine Operations Minotaur | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

You will be responsible for leading the effort for developing prototype solutions to unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls through research, conceptualization, design, implementation, and evaluation as a member of an established team that has fielded numerous highly regarded capabilities. Subject areas differ widely over time, but current projects focus on improving the exploitation of airborne sensor data through object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, and operational display.
Why Mission Technologies:

• Competitive salary
• 401K Match
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that are at the forefront of national security
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy climate
• Professional development opportunities

To learn more about Mission Technologies visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbjSrHXi6JA
Essential Job Responsibilities
Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications 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.
Minimum Qualifications

• 20 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 18 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 15 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 years relevant experience.
• Advanced level of experience developing with C , Java, and/or JavaScript or related programming languages
• Experience leading, training, mentoring and coach junior level engineers
• Must have an active US Secret Clearance at a minimum

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced level of experience developing with C , Java, and/or JavaScript or related programming languages
• Extensive experience with the Minotaur Mission System and/or related predecessor projects such as the Ocean Survellience Initiative (OSI)
• Proven experience in leading and managing software engineering teams

Physical Requirements
Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. 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.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.