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Requisition Number:29773

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$86,246.00-$120,000.00

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. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video:https://vimeo.com/732533072

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support Navy software modernization and integration efforts within the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) portfolio. This role offers a Hybrid schedule (typically 1–2 days onsite per week). Hybrid participation supports effective teamwork and engineering coordination; fully remote may be considered for highly qualified candidates outside the local region.

NIWC Pacific’s mission includes developing modern, secure, and reliable software systems that enable advanced command‑and‑control, data management, and mission‑support functions across Navy platforms. In this position, you’ll contribute to applications developed in C#, Angular, and modern object‑oriented frameworks that directly support mission‑critical operations, system interoperability, and data‑driven decision tools.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong C# fundamentals, experience developing web‑based or modular applications, and an interest in supporting Navy technology programs. You’ll work closely with government engineers, cross‑functional development teams, and HII technical staff to design, build, troubleshoot, and integrate new software features across distributed Navy systems. #LI-MJ1

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using C#.
• Implement front‑end features and UI components using Angular 10 or higher.
• Support NIWC Pacific software development, modernization, and integration activities.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring reliability in mission‑critical environments.
• Follow secure coding practices, version control workflows, and configuration management standards.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and collaborative development efforts.
• Support integration activities to ensure interoperability across distributed Navy systems.
• Develop technical documentation, including design notes, workflow descriptions, and user‑facing material.
• Contribute to testing events, demonstrations, and engineering reviews with NIWC Pacific and HII teams.

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering); 0 years with a Master’s degree; or 6 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience developing front‑end components using Angular 10 or higher or a comparable modern TypeScript‑based framework.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming concepts and modern software engineering practices.
• Must have a current or active DoD SECRET clearance to start.

• Experience supporting Navy or Department of Defense software environments.
• Experience developing advanced Angular components, services, or modular front‑end architectures.
• Familiarity with secure coding standards and version control workflows (e.g., Git, branching strategies).
• Understanding of distributed, modular, or microservice‑based architectures.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex software issues in multi‑system environments.
• Experience working in collaborative, fast‑paced engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and team coordination.
• DoD Clearance

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.
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.