Engineer I​/II Gen DoD Software Innovator

Engineer I/II - Next-Gen DoD Software Innovator

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Requisition Number: 26429

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

Entry Level

HII Mission Technologies is seeking talented engineers who are excited to work in a flipped engineering environment. Candidates will lead a team performing reverse engineering tasks on existing products and encoding discoveries directly into our codebase. Additional research, design and development of automated algorithms to improve reverse engineering efficiency will also be performed.

• Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepare operating instructions; design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Ensure software standards are met.
• Position will be onsite in Roanoke, VA.

• United States citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience with object‑oriented programming languages (C++, Java, Python).
• Exposure to basic logic gates and Boolean math (AND, OR).
• Ability to learn new skills quickly.
• 0 years experience with Bachelors and/or Masters in related field (minimum required).

• Active security clearance.
• Experience with modern C++ standards (>=C++17) and STL.
• Experience with Python.
• Demonstrate the use of design patterns.
• Developed using software development processes (Agile, TDD, etc.).
• Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience with FPGA design software (Quartus, ISE, Vivado, etc.).
• Experience with software reverse engineering (IDA Pro, Ghidra, etc.).
• Proficient with source control systems (git, svn, perforce, etc.).
• Experience with code review process.
• Experience with binary patching.
• Experience bypassing encryption schemes (power glitching, side‑channel attacks, etc.).
• Published research regarding cybersecurity, software exploitation, or reverse engineering.

• Ability to remain seated at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Capability to use hands and fingers for typing and operating office equipment.
• Adequate vision to read screens and documents.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Occasional ability to lift or move office materials up to 20 lbs.

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; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.