Software Engineer 3 - 25274
Date: Aug 28, 2025
Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25274
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $80,025.00 - $114,322.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
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
Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!
HII Unmanned Systems (HII UxS) is seeking a software developer to join our software engineering team! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing and testing autonomy software for unmanned maritime products. You will be actively engaged in developing the next generation autonomy for our Unmanned system product portfolio, and in doing so will perform the following duties:
∙ Demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative by designing, developing, and maintaining solutions to complex autonomy problems for HII UxS products.
∙ Be responsible for software product and customer deliverables.
∙ Document software development requirements, design, and implementation.
∙ Enhance features and fix existing defects for customer.
∙ Effectively communicate findings, problems and solutions to functional, project teams, as well as external customers.
∙ Coordinate with system, firmware, hardware and other engineering teams to implement the highest quality software solution.
∙ Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment and defects.
∙ Follow software development process and best practices.
What you will be doing...
What we are looking for...
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering.
- 5+ years hands-on experience in embedded software programing in C++ and Python
- Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS)
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Experience with ROS and ROS2
- Debugging expertise with hard-to-reproduce whole-system problems.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
- Ability to successfully function in a team with cross-functional team members and multi-tasking. #LI-MH1
Bonus points for...
- 8+ years of software design, development and test experience.
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.