Software Engineer- JLLIS Lead ( (Engineer Software 3) - 28262

Requisition Number: 28262


Required Travel: 11 - 25%


Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt


Anticipated Salary Range: $96,951.00 - $130,000.00


Security Clearance: Secret


Level of Experience: Mid


This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.


As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.


For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.


HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.



Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies


Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• 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.



Summary


HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to support the JTSE program at the Joint Staff Complex in Suffolk, VA. In this role, you'll design and deliver high quality software solutions while providing technical leadership to a team of developers supporting critical DoD training systems.



What You Will Do
• Develop high quality software solutions and lead a team of software engineers
• Translate functional requirements into scalable and supportable technical solutions
• Lead design and architectural discussions
• Ensure adherence to coding, testing, and deployment best practices
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure system reliability
• Collaborate across cross functional teams to design, implement, and deploy customer focused solutions
• Provide leadership, align your team to goals, and support a positive, productive team culture
• Develop clean, well structured code following provided standards



What You Must Have
• 5 years experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Strong understanding of object oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle and modern development practices
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, and environments
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• 2+ years of leadership experience guiding junior engineers and supporting team success
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must have an active Secret Clearance



Preferred Requirements
• Understanding of system architecture, distributed systems, and large scale application design
• Experience with Node.js, React.js, or other modern web frameworks
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Expertise with NoSQL/Graph databases such as MongoDB, including data modeling
• Experience with Elasticsearch and Lucene based search technologies
• Experience migrating from Elastic App/Enterprise Search to native Elasticsearch
• Development experience in Linux environments
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, and other collaboration tools
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps workflows
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365



Physical Requirements


Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.


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.


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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.



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