Engineer Software 5

Requisition Number: 21286 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $126,017.00 - $170,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Global Security comprises live, virtual, constructive training and range systems, services and operations; fleet maintenance, repair, operations and sustainment; nuclear; and international. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

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

The Joint Staff is responsible for training military forces to respond to crises around the globe. From armed conflict to providing humanitarian support after natural disasters, this force relies on joint training across all military branches, Combatant Commands, and the Components to be ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Globally integrated training technologies help prepare senior leaders to make decision in complex environments, strategically integrate operations and resources globally, and develop a force capable of competing and winning against any adversary or triumph in any disaster. Huntington Ingalls Industries supports the Joint Staff in building the technical capabilities that this force relies on. We develop exercise planning, data, and simulation systems that mimic real life environments and weapons systems. These simulation environments are integrated with live tactical capabilities so warfighters can train using the exact same systems they use in the fight. Our current efforts unify these capabilities seamlessly with our modern web architecture and provide a model for ensuring long-term evolution to keep pace with the constantly evolving technical landscape. Our efforts in the areas of containerized and scalable solutions, continuous delivery pipelines, modernized data integration, and next generation simulation solutions ensures that what we deliver satisfies the needs of our customer today, tomorrow, and well into the future. Our team is looking for a lead software engineer to help build these tools and capabilities. On this team you will be part of a fast-paced, user-driven development team focused on creating solutions with a successful group that is rapidly growing. 

We are looking for a passionate and talented Senior Software Engineer to be focused on architecting, developing, and maintain these solutions. The work being done is principally for JS J7 DDJT and the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

This role will support our team that is based in Suffolk, VA at the Joint Staff Complex. Hybrid work schedules (1-2 days onsite and on an as needed basis) will be considered.

Essential Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you should be curious to learn new and complex technologies, have a drive to contribute to new ideas for future development, and be passionate about writing reliable, efficient, and maintainable code. You will be expected to build and improve large software by working with a Product Owner, Scrum Master, and other Engineers by translating functional requirements into robust, scalable, and supportable solutions. You will participate in the full development lifecycle, and actively troubleshoot issues in support of applications in production critical environments. You should be eager and willing to train new Associate Software Engineers and provide support to other Engineers on the team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will also be expected to quickly learn and adapt to our development processes, practices, and environments. You will need to quickly dive into and glean an understanding of the system architecture and after time, be able to assist other Senior Engineers and System Architects in providing suggestions to the overall design and direction of our system architecture. 
•    Strong logical thinking skills and development fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structure, algorithm, design, and complexity analysis.
•    Proficiently, in at least, one modern programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++
•    Knowledge of best practices for the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
•    A fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment’s.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  • Educational requirements may be adjusted for applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• A sound understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns
• Understanding of system architecture and experience with distributed systems
• Experience utilizing Agile methodologies and principles as well as Agile frameworks
• Experience with collaboration, development tracking, and version control systems such as Confluence, Jira, and Git
• Proficiency in Java and JavaScript
• Knowledge of web-based runtime environments such as NodeJS and web application frameworks such as AngularJS and ReactJS
• Knowledge of application abstraction and container fundamentals
• Experience with container runtime environments such as Docker and container-orchestration systems such as Kubernetes
• Design and development Relational and NoSQL/Graph databases
• Development in a Linux environment

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. 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 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.