Maven Smart System SME (Engineer Software 4) - 23988

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Date: Jul 23, 2025

Location: Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 23988 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $119,239.00 - $120,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

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

HII - Mission Technologies is actively seeking a results-oriented Maven Smart System SME to support critical operations with the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). This role demands a technically skilled and mission-focused individual with a strong systems engineering background.

 

As a Maven SME, you will be responsible for overseeing comprehensive technical planning and conducting detailed analyses of system integration, verification, and validation activities. You will evaluate cost, risk, supportability, and performance throughout the entire system lifecycle from concept and design to testing, deployment, maintenance, and eventual disposal.

 

Your responsibilities will include ensuring seamless translation of customer or operational requirements into complete system solutions that balance technical, scheduling, and budgetary considerations. The role involves executing functional and timeline analyses, conducting trade studies, allocating requirements, and defining system interfaces to guide both hardware and software development in alignment with mission needs.

 

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, and manage Maven-based smart system applications supporting USAFE mission requirements.
  • Build and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines in SIPR and NIPR environments.
  • Manage Maven POM structures, multi-module builds, dependency versioning, and plugin configurations.
  • Support integration of smart systems with military command and control, logistics, or intelligence platforms.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD RMF (Risk Management Framework) and STIGs.
  • Provide technical documentation, system diagrams, and build instructions for ATO (Authority to Operate) packages.
  • Participate in agile development processes and sprint planning sessions with USAFE and contractor teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve build failures, deployment issues, and runtime anomalies under operational constraints.

What We Are Looking For

  • 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in Java software development using Apache Maven.
  • Experience supporting DoD or USAF systems in classified environments (SIPR/NIPR).
  • Familiarity with secure coding practices and DISA STIG compliance.
  • Experience with Git repositories and CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) in air-gapped networks.
  • Understanding of cross-domain solutions (CDS) and data transfer mechanisms in classified systems.
  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance. 

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Clearance preferred is Top Secret with SCI elgibility. 
  • Prior experience supporting USAFE, AFRICOM, EUCOM, or similar theater-level commands.
  • Knowledge of USAF software acquisition processes, software sustainment, and cybersecurity packages.
  • Familiarity with Spring Boot, REST APIs, or JMS in secure network configurations.
  • Experience with containers (e.g., Docker) in classified environments or virtualized platforms.
  • Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, RMF, eMASS, and vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS, Nessus).

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.