Cleared Software Developer (Real‑Time Simulation & Dev Lab) - 26816

Requisition Number: 26816

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

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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Who Are We

HII is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer 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), Nellis AFB, NV.

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.

What You Will Do

Developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment. This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. Support software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations.

• Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.

• Evaluate and review C++ language code. Programming using C++, C, Python 3.

• Develops parallel processes, threading, process communication.

• Utilizes Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment.

• Works proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments.

• Interacts with remote repositories, pushes code updates, and manages local repositories.

• Adheres to established branching strategies and understands the implications of working with master/production branches.

• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements.

• Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus.

What You Must Have

• Must have at least 5 years of C++ and software engineering experience with a Bachelors in CS/CE or a related Engineering, Math, or Physics field. OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

• Extensive experience with object-oriented software design and development, particularly in C++.

• 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 be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

• Must have have an active Secret clearance to be considered.

• Must be a US citizen.

Bonus Points For...

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

• 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

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.

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.

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 diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

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 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.