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Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries - Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is seeking a Software Engineers to support a mission at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains embedded software for advanced processing applications using languages such as C++ and Python. Translates and optimizes complex mathematical algorithms and digital signal processing (DSP) techniques modeled in MATLAB and/or Python into production-ready, high-performance software. Performs software integration with target hardware, supports system-level testing, and troubleshoots complex hardware/software bottlenecks. Collaborates actively across engineering disciplines—including systems, hardware, and test teams—to ensure software solutions meet rigorous performance, low-latency, and quality standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; OR
3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related technical field; OR
9 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Security Clearance
Secret Security Clearance required to start.
Must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks.
Technical Skills
C++ & Python: Proven professional experience developing, debugging, and optimizing software in both languages.
Object-Oriented Design (OOD): Strong foundations in OOD, complex data structures, and algorithmic design.
Signal Processing Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of digital signal processing (DSP), real-time data streaming, or high-throughput data processing domains.
Operating Systems: Proficiency in software development in Linux environments.
Modern DevOps / CI/CD: Hands-on experience with software configuration management, version control, and automated pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD).
Testing Rigor: Demonstrated proficiency in creating, maintaining, and reporting on robust unit-testing frameworks, code coverage metrics, and diagnostic action plans.
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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
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.
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