Software Engineer Lead (Mgr Software Engineering 1) - 25625

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Date: Sep 25, 2025

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Bas, Ohio, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 25625 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,883.00 - $139,118.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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.
 

 

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

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineer Lead to guide our growing software development team through strategic planning, technical execution, and day-to-day operations. This newly created role blends hands-on software expertise with leadership and supervisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned developer with a passion for mentoring, process improvement, and driving programmatic success across multiple projects.

As the Software Engineer Lead, you will serve as the technical and operational anchor for the team—ensuring high-quality code delivery, fostering collaboration, and aligning development efforts with organizational goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and oversight across all phases of the software development lifecycle
  • Supervise and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering growth and accountability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
  • Review code, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges, balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability
  • Lead sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain agile momentum
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for software team members
  • Champion continuous improvement in development workflows, tools, and team culture
  • Generate annual budget requests and track expenses throughout the fiscal year

Minimum Qualifications

  • 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role
  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript)
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams
  • Clearance: Minimum Secret clearance is required to start
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks

Preferred Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline
  • Experience leading teams in an Agile or DevOps environment
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with CUDA
  • Background in government, defense, or regulated industries (if applicable)
  • Proven success in scaling teams, optimizing workflows, or implementing new technologies

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

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.

 

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.