Engineer Software 4
Date: Jun 7, 2024
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Bas, Ohio, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 19281
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.
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
HII Mission Technologies Division’s Fighters and Advanced Aircraft, Bombers, and Propulsion Systems Team has an immediate opening for a mid to senior-level Software Engineer who is ready to make an immediate impact leading software requirements definition, software development process implementation, software integration, and software test activities in a laboratory and on-aircraft environment. In this role, the candidate will be supporting radar, navigation, and communications system modifications on world-class Department of Defense/United States Air Force Fighters and Bombers Aircraft. This role directly supports the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft and Bombers Directorates at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
This is a hybrid position with approximately 60% of the work being at the client site on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the other 40% being telework. This may vary week-to-week based on client requirements and meeting schedules.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Capture requirements, design, develop, extend, demonstrate, and deliver software products
- Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
- Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and integration of new system capabilities
- Determines user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
- Apply software engineering, development, and testing best practices ensuring that applicable software design standards are achieved
- Use systems engineering and agile development processes
- Collaborate with mixed contractor and government teams
- Help provide documentation, integration, and training support to users
- Assisting in the review, comment, and acceptance of software-related deliverables from the equipment manufacturer
- Providing software engineering-related inputs to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) including Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Systems Requirement Documents (SRDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and other RFP products as required
Minimum Qualifications
- 9+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical field; or 7+ years relevant experience with Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13+ years relevant experience.
- Experience as a Software Engineer in a Department of Defense/United States Air Force Acquisition Program Office working aircraft radar, navigation, and/or communications systems modifications
- Experience deriving detailed technical requirements from higher-level operational/systems performance requirements
- Experience implementing and managing Agile software development processes
- Ability to work well in team environments including distributed teams.
- U.S. Citizenship and Secret security clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
Preferred Requirements
- Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Life Cycle Logistics, Level 2 Certification
- DAWIA Certification in Engineering and Technical Management (ETM)
- TS/SCI security clearance
Physical Requirements
Job performance is in a typical office environment. The majority of work will require prolonged sitting and use of computers/computer monitors. Light lifting may be required. Occasional travel (<10%) will be required.
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.
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 diverse 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.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.