Unmanned​/Autonomous Systems Software Architect; Engineer Software

Overview

Requisition Number: 26746. Required Travel: 0 - 10%.

Employment Type:

Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt. Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $. Security Clearance:
Secret. Level of

Experience:

Senior. This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies  Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. 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. Find the role that s right for you. Apply today. To learn more about Mission Technologies,  for a short video:

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Joint Forces Integrated Solutions (JFIS) team. This role is primarily onsite with potential hybrid flexibility and requires working Pacific Time Zone.

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications and systems.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with hardware and systems engineers.
• Analyze system capabilities and resolve issues related to program intent, data flow, and technical constraints.
• Prepare operating instructions and technical documentation.
• Develop compilers, assemblers, utilities, and operating system components.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering standards and best practices.
• Provide creative, practical technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Communicate technical approaches and findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary technical contact on major projects and coordinate with senior personnel across organizations.
• Support production environments and troubleshoot issues across the full development lifecycle.
• Mentor Associate Software Engineers and support team development.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and long term design strategy.

• 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.
• Strong proficiency with modern artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including large scales language models, and applications.
• Deep understanding of best practices across the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operational support.
• Hands on experience with prototyping (e.g., Python), developing real time executable code (e.g., C++), and conducting application testing.
• Experience working in both cloud and edge computing environments.
• Experience with automating development and testing workflows using AI driven tools and MATLAB.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Experience developing real-time or near real-time software for distributed uncrewed and/or autonomous systems.
• Experience designing globally distributed control systems in multi-level security environments across multiple organization.

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…