Software Developer

Software Developer - 28265

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.

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking skilled and motivated Software Developers to design, develop, and maintain critical system software components for the US Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N). This position will require working onsite at Nellis AFB, NV. An active Secret security clearance is required for this role. As part of a team providing on-site Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to establish and deliver high-end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC, this candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of NAVAIR's Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that provides constructive entities to the battlespace simulation and supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis, and research and development. The Software Engineer will leverage their expertise in C++/C, along with strong design skills, to enhance the functionality and integration of NGTS with other JSE components like GRID (Global Reusable Interface Domain) in a complex simulation and training environment. This role requires a solid understanding of software architecture and development best practices.

The following positions are available:

• Software Developer/Engineer Software 2: Salary Range: $82,326 - $120,000
• Software Developer/Engineer Software 3: Salary Range: $101,799 - $145,000
• Software Developer/Engineer Software 4: Salary Range: $123,126 - $160,000

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment. This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats.
• Demonstrating a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.
• Evaluating and reviewing C++ language code.
• Programming using C++, C, Python 3.
• Developing parallel processes, threading, and process communication.
• Utilizing Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment.
• Working proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments.
• Interacting with remote repositories, pushing code updates, and managing local repositories.
• Adhering to established branching strategies and understanding the implications of working with master/production branches.
• Collaborating with team members to design future enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineer Software 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Engineer Software 3: 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.
• Engineer Software 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Additional Technical Requirements:

• Depending upon level (2-4), one must have commensurate years of C++ and software engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with object-oriented software design and development, particularly in C++ is required.
• Experience working with Git version control system, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency working in a Linux command-line environment (Bash).
• Able to successfully manage competing tasks and priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have an active Secret clearance to be considered; Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Requirements:

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus.
• Experience with NGTS programming.
• Experience with GRID or GRID services and programming.
• Experience scripting and programming object-oriented languages like Java and Python is a plus.
• Experience contributing to the system design or architecture of new and current systems.
• Experience with Agile software practices.
• Extensive experience with Git bash and repo functions in a production code construct, including advanced branching strategies and release management.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and basic Linux commands.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.