Software Engineer - Levels
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Requisition Number: 26302
Location: Hanover, MD
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $72,209.00 - $
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of
Experience:
Mid
Warfare Systems (WS) is a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5
ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking highly motivated Software Engineers to join our team.The role operates in a hybrid work environment in our Hanover, MD location and supports critical national security missions.
The software development team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Minotaur Mission Processor.
The Minotaur Mission Processor (or Minotaur Mission System/Suite) is a cutting-edge, government-owned mission management software suite and system architecture. Its core function is to integrate and fuse multiple sensor and data sources-including radar, cameras, and communications equipment-to create a single, common operating picture (COP).
The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and troubleshooting various elements of the software. You will be critical in the service of protecting our national security.
Why Mission Technologies?- Competitive Salary
- Generous 401K Match Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Floating Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Wellness Programs
- Student Loan Repayment
- Mentorship and Coaching
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy climate
We are hiring across multiple levels with a range of professional experience. Below are the salary ranges:
- Senior Software Engineer : $111,494 - $175,204
- Software Engineer : $90,166 - $141,799
- Software Engineer, Associate: $72,209 - $113,470
Job Responsibilities
- Research and concept development for solutions to unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls.
- System design and software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes incorporating a variety of engineering disciplines: control theory, software development, signal/video processing, pattern recognition, machine learning, artificial intelligence, high performance computing, applied mathematics, network/web services, and visualization.
- Support prototype evaluation, experimental operations at military facilities, and transitions of capabilities to government.
- Support system integration events on various aircraft during ground and/or flight tests.
- Develop software interfaces to control and collect data from sensors.
- Potential to fly on aircraft to support system integration and train operators.
- Design and implementation of graphical user interfaces to meet customers' demands and needs.
- Willing to travel between 10-20 % of the time.
Senior Software Engineer (Software Engineer
3): 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.
Software Engineer (Software Engineer
2): 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Software Engineer, Associate (Software Engineer
1): 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
- Experience developing software with C++, Java, Java script or related programming languages
- Demonstrated experience working within a Linux environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance
- An active US level Secret clearance or higher
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. 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.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and…
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