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Software Engineer - 22621

Mission Technologies, a division of HII
Nellis, NV Contractor
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025
Requisition Number: 22621

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $87,180.00 - $125,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid

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

Who We Are

HII - Mission Technologies Division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical systems software components, contributing to the foundation of critical US Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) systems at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis, AFB, NV. This position is part of a team that provides on-site Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to establish and deliver high-end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC. This position is Contingent upon funding and has an estimated start date of July 2025.

What You Will Do

Candidate will be a key contributor to our systems software development efforts. This individual will work on challenging projects, collaborating with senior engineers and architects to design and implement core system components. This role requires a deep understanding of software development best practices, a commitment to code quality, and the ability to work with complex systems. This position will perform responsibilities, as required, by company leadership. This includes:

  • Software Development: Design, develop, test, and debug systems software components using appropriate programming languages (e.g., C , Python, Java, YAML, Rust).
  • Operating System Interaction: Develop software that interacts directly with the operating system kernel and hardware.
  • Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize software performance for efficiency and scalability.
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.
  • Code Quality: Adhere to coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality and identify and resolve defects.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, API specifications, and user manuals.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, testers, and stakeholders in a collaborative development environment
  • Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to systems software.
  • Other duties as assigned: This may include supporting other engineering or technical tasks as needed.
  • Security Compliance: Adhere to DoD security regulations and guidelines during all activities.

What You Must Have

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience: 5-8 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on systems software.
  • Operating Systems: Deep understanding of operating system concepts and experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
  • Version Control: Experience with Git or other version control systems.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • 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.

Bonus Points For...

  • DoD Experience (Preferred): Prior experience working on DoD contracts or with DoD systems is highly desirable.
  • Technical Experience:
    • Experience with modeling and simulation tools.
    • Technical experience working with DoD full multi-system mission level flight simulators and synthetic environments (air space simulation, swarm simulations, etc.)
    • Experience with embedded systems development.
    • Knowledge of network protocols and networking concepts.
    • Experience with performance analysis and optimization tools.
  • Security Clearance: Active or current DoD TS/SCI Clearance
Physical Requirements

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

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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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 takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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 workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Salary : $87,180 - $125,000

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