Software Engineer - Unmanned Maritime Systems; Hybrid

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Requisition Number:29762

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$-$

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 C5

ISR, 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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies,  for a short video:

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 skilled Software Engineer to support the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) program. This role includes a Hybrid schedule (averaging 1–2 days onsite per week). Hybrid participation is ideal for team collaboration and program integration; however, fully remote may be considered depending on experience and location outside the local area.

UMSS focuses on developing and integrating advanced software for unmanned underwater vehicles, distributed maritime communications, and tactical situational awareness systems. In this role, you’ll contribute to mission‑critical technologies used by Navy operators, helping connect unmanned platforms with command‑and‑control tools through modern C#, TAK‑based, and distributed software architectures.

This position is ideal for cleared engineers with strong C# fundamentals and experience in the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem who want to work on meaningful, mission‑driven technology. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams, support both lab and fleet testing activities, and help advance next‑generation unmanned maritime capabilities.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using C#.
• Build and integrate plug‑ins for WinTAK, ATAK, and TAK Server environments.
• Support software development for MK18 family systems, including Hydroid VIP, Neptune, and Coin Nexus.
• Work with engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize software performance in distributed and tactical environments.
• Participate in code reviews and follow secure coding practices.
• Support integration testing, validation, and verification of software components.
• Participate in Government and Fleet test events to demonstrate and validate capabilities.
• Prepare test…