Early Career Software Engineer

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Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number:30877

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$72,209.00-$

Security Clearance:

Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

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 an Early Career Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of modern software applications that contribute to national broadband initiatives, data analytics platforms, and critical telecommunications systems. This role will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to help build reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that support digital equity and communications infrastructure across the United States.

This is a hybrid opportunity that will require some onsite work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions that support national telecommunications mission objectives.
• Work with senior engineers and product teams to translate requirements into technical tasks.
• Learn and apply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Support maintenance activities, bug fixes, and performance enhancements for existing applications.
• Contribute to basic documentation and participate in team knowledge‑sharing activities.

• LEVEL 1 - 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field with previous engineering internship experience.
• LEVEL 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
• Foundational knowledge or coursework in at least one of the following:
  Python, MATLAB, Rust, Unreal Engine, or Azure Cloud/Windows desktop environments.
• Basic understanding of APIs, RESTful services, or software architecture concepts.
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

• An active secret security clearance

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…