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Requisition Number: 28265 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $82,326.00 - $160,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture: * 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. Job Description Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking skilled and motivated Software Developers 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). This position will require working onsite at Nellis AFB, NV. An active Secret security clearance is required for this role. 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. The following positions are available: * Software Developer/Engineer Software 2: Salary Range: $82,326 - $120,000 * Software Developer/Engineer Software 3: Salary Range: $101,799 - $145,000 * Software Developer/Engineer Software 4: Salary Range: $123,126 - $160,000 Essential Job Responsibilities Developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment. This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. One will support software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations, to also include: * Demonstrating a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design. * Evaluating and reviewing C++ language code. Programming using C++, C, Python 3. * Developing parallel processes, threading, and process communication. * Utilizing Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment. * Working proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments. * Interacting with remote repositories, pushing code updates, and managing local repositories. * Adhering to established branching strategies and understanding the implications of working with master/production branches. * Collaborating with team members to design future enhancements. Minimum Qualifications * Engineer Software 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. * Engineer Software 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. * Engineer Software 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Additional Technical Requirements: * Depending upon level (2-4), one must have commensurate years of C++ and software engineering experience; Extensive experience with object-oriented software design and development, particularly in C++ is required. * 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 have an active Secret clearance to be considered; Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance. * Must be a U.S. citizen. Preferred Requirements * Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. * Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus. * 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. 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.
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