Platform Engineer

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: Springfield, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29275 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $113,534.00 - $180,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Platform Developer to support our new mission in Springfield, VA. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining solutions within the organization’s ServiceNow environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, implement enhancements, and ensure reliable day to day operation of our ServiceNow workflows and applications. In this position, you will support platform configuration, script development, system integrations, and overall platform health to meet evolving mission needs.

In this role, you’ll work as a ServiceNow Developer supporting mission critical capabilities. ServiceNow experience is ideal but not required; candidates with Salesforce, BMC Remedy, or Jira Service Management/Service Desk expertise will receive structured onboarding, hands on training, and ongoing mentorship to build strong ServiceNow proficiency.

In addition to hands on development, this role assists with maintaining system security, supporting platform lifecycles, and ensuring stable, secure, and scalable ServiceNow operations. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your technical knowledge to a growing team and expand your skills in one of the industry’s leading enterprise platforms.

 

Level 3 salary range : 113,000- 160,000

 

Level 4 salary range : 140,000- 180,000

Essential Job Responsibilities

As a Developer, you will:

- Design, configure, and implement ServiceNow solutions aligned with business requirements and ITIL best practices.
- Develop and customize modules, applications, workflows, and integrations within the ServiceNow platform.
- Translate functional and technical requirements into effective, scalable ServiceNow configurations.
- Build and maintain custom scripts, UI policies, client scripts, business rules, and automation workflows.
- Collaborate closely with product owners, process owners, and cross‑functional teams to enhance platform capabilities.
- Troubleshoot issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and deploy fixes and enhancements.
- Ensure documentation is created and maintained for configurations, customizations, and development work.
- Follow governance, security, and development standards to maintain a stable and compliant ServiceNow environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and platform features.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

Level 3 : 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Level 4 : 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field  or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience 

 

5+ years of ServiceNow (preferred), Salesforce, BMC Remedy, or Jira Service Management/Service Desk development experience. 
2+ years of JavaScript development experience.

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following;
- REST/SOAP API integrations
- Workflow design and automation
- Working within Agile development environments
- Supporting ITSM-based implementations and platform configuration
- Custom application development

TS/SCI clearance required with ability to obtain a CI Poly

Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF for 632-Basic or be willing to obtain the appropriate credential within 6 months 

Preferred Requirements

Experience working with CMDB / CSDM aligned data models, ServiceNow IntegrationHub, ServiceNow Service Portal or UI Builder. 
Experience supporting enterprise-scale implementations and previous work supporting de-customization efforts.
ServiceNow formal training or certifications such as ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD), ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – ITSM (CIS-ITSM), ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – ITOM (CIS-ITOM), ServiceNow Certified Application Specialist – Performance Analytics or equivalent Salesforce, BMC, or Jira credentials.


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.

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

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.