Software Engineer (Engineer Software 3) - 25231
Date: Aug 29, 2025
Location: Albuquerque, NM, New Mexico, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25231
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $83,028.00 - $120,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
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
Job Description
The objective of the Space Development group is to provide innovative technology solutions to ensure our Nation achieves and maintains space superiority in a multi-domain conflict. We're looking for a software engineer to develop space combat power and multi-domain simulation software. This software will support force structure planning, Digital Test and Training – Synthetic Environment, Joint Combatant Command analysis and operations support, Space Force testing and training, and research and development of space systems. As a Software Engineer 3, you will be expected to maintain and manage workflow of junior engineers, in addition to leading projects under the Space Protection and Response Solution program. The work will be hybrid at Kirtland AFB. Final interview contingent on a technical coding assessment in C++.
What You Will Do
• Interacts with the team via Confluence, Discourse, GitLab, and Jira. Performs code reviews and ensures work quality remains high.
• Works with government leadership to keep the team on course. Works with customers to capture requirements and feedback.
• Updates status and presents progress to local leadership and customers.
• Conducts multidisciplinary research to support team development and modeling objectives.
• Contributes to broader team vision and direction discussions. Contributes to simulation software architecture discussions.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs space simulation software.
What You Must Have
• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ programming, including compiling, linking, and debugging complex applications
• Experience compiling, linking, and debugging of C++ applications.
• Hands-on experience with agent-based and event-driven modeling and simulation.
• Familiarity with space systems concepts, such as coordinate systems, time standards, and orbital propagation.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Experience problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-pace agile development environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Requirements
• Proficiency in Python, including experience with embedded Python applications
• Strong understanding of space domain awareness, including tracking, characterization, and threat assessment of space objects
• Academic background in mathematics or physics, supporting analytical modeling and technical problem-solving
• Knowledge of parallel software development, including multi-threading and distributed computing architectures
• Knowledge of the U.S. and Allied space enterprise, including organizational structures, mission objectives, and strategic partnerships
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.
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 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.