Unmanned/Autonomous Systems Software Architect (Engineer Software 6) - 26746
Date: Jan 23, 2026
Location: Port Hueneme, CA, California, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 26746
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $179,659.00 - $250,000.00
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.
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, 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.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering high quality software solutions that support mission critical systems. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and fellow engineers to translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable, and reliable software. This position is ideal for someone who is curious, innovative, and passionate about building robust systems — and who enjoys mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural direction.
What You Will Do
• 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.
What You Must Have
• 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.
Preferred Requirements
• 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 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.