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About the job

Requisition Number: 30892

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,647.00 - $170,000.00

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.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.

Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.

Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.

Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.

Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.

Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Job Description

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to help design, build, and sustain modern software applications that power national broadband initiatives, advanced data analytics platforms, and critical telecommunications systems. In this role, you will work across engineering, data, and policy teams to deliver secure, scalable, mission-driven solutions that strengthen digital equity and communications infrastructure across the United States.

This role is located in Annapolis Junction, MD and offers a hybrid work model, typically requiring onsite presence 2–3 days per week to support collaboration and mission‑critical work.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Architect, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality software solutions supporting national telecommunications and broadband objectives.\

Partner closely with product, data, and policy teams to turn complex requirements into clear, implementable technical designs.

Implement modern, secure coding practices and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

Enhance and maintain existing applications through upgrades, performance tuning, and lifecycle support.

Participate in architecture discussions, contribute to documentation, and share knowledge across the engineering organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Level 3 : 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.

Level 4 : 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years with a Master’s degree.

Proficiency in: Python, MATLAB, Rust, Unreal Engine, and Azure Cloud/Windows environments.

Solid understanding of API development, RESTful services, and microservice architecture.

Active SECRET security clearance required.

Preferred Requirements

Experience working with federal agencies or in government-related programs.

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.

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.