Software Engineer, Associate (Engineer Software 1)

Requisition Number : 26119

Required Travel : 11 - 25%

Employment Type : Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range : $53,737.00 - $85,000.00

Security Clearance : Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience : College

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.

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Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a motivated Software Engineer, Associate with experience in Apple iOS and web development to design, integrate, and deploy mission-critical software for the U-2 Dragon Lady's advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems.

Core Role : Develop and maintain applications that translate terabytes of raw sensor data from 70,000 feet into actionable, near-real-time intelligence for critical operations.

Key Focus : Assist in the development of flight data applications incorporating weather, aircraft status, hazard information, notes, and logs for the U-2 platform.

Impact : Your code directly enables rapid data-to-decision cycles, ensuring air superiority and mission success.

Location : Can work remotely if not in the Warner Robbins, GA area of operation.

Requirement : Must possess the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Designs, develops, tests, and deploys high-performance, scalable back-end services for the mission-critical U-2 SaaS platform, serving diverse clients including web browsers (Ops Desk), iPads (Ops Buddy), and large displays (Dragon Board).

Focus on Cloud Development : Build and maintain the core back-end using JavaScript / TypeScript and the Express framework, running in the NodeJS environment and deployed via Docker containers in the cloud.

API Development : Define and manage service APIs using Swagger / Open API for consumption by all React and Apple iOS client applications.

Data Management : Implement robust data storage and retrieval logic using Mongoose with MongoDB.

Mission Support : Analyze user needs and system capabilities to deliver real-time information on aircraft, air crews, weather, airfields, and environmental hazards to flight crew and mission planners.

Collaboration & Standards : Conduct system analysis, prepare operating instructions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure software and security standards are met.

Minimum Qualifications

0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.

Experience in Apple iOS or NodeJS development stack

Experience in React web development (React, Express, Swagger / OpenAPI, MongoDB, and Mongoose)

Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

Experience with Zero Trust Architecture & Okta

U-2 & DCGS experience for potential future projects

An active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

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

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.

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.