Optimization Tech Debt Engineer (Engineer Software 2) - 27217
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Remote, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 27217
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $78,406.00 - $90,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
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.
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
Summary
Mission Technologies is seeking a motivated Engineer Software to join our team supporting the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) program. In this role, you will help improve and sustain complex training and simulation software used by the Joint Staff J7. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on modernizing systems, reducing technical debt, and delivering high quality software solutions.
What You Will Do
• Identify and prioritize technical debt across the codebase
• Refactor legacy and high complexity code to improve maintainability
• Reduce code duplication and enhance modularity
• Expand and stabilize automated testing (unit, integration, regression)
• Upgrade outdated libraries, frameworks, and dependencies
• Address security vulnerabilities and deprecated components
• Improve CI/CD pipeline reliability
• Enhance logging, monitoring, and error handling
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and coding standards
• Work with feature teams to plan and execute improvement initiatives
• Conduct research and support system architecture, design, and development
• Analyze user needs and system capabilities to solve technical challenges
• Write high quality, standards compliant code
• Test software, document findings, and resolve issues
• Support development and updates for virtual environment training courses
What You Must Have
• 2 years 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Experience developing in a Linux environment
• Proficiency working with Agile methodologies and frameworks
• Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Git
• Proficiency in Java and JavaScript
• Experience with NodeJS and ReactJS
• Working knowledge of C++/C# in Visual Studio
• Strong debugging skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Preferred Requirements
• Knowledge with distributed systems and system architecture
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL/graph databases preferred
• Familiar with developing and maintaining Helm charts
• Background in performance optimization
• Experience leading technical improvement or modernization efforts
Physical Requirements
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 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.
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.
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.