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Cyber Software Engineer

Listing for: Mission Technologies, a division of HII
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-12
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130000 - 178000 USD Yearly USD 130000.00 178000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Requisition Number: 30991
Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of

Experience:

Mid

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.

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.

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

Job Description

Mission Technologies is looking for a Cyber Software Engineer to join our cutting-edge Cyber and Intelligence Team. In this role, you will dive deep into mission-critical systems, driving feature enhancements, and code updates in C and Assembly across specialized target platforms.

To be considered, candidates must have a minimum of 3-years of experience in software engineering or a related field.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

The Cyber Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and government operator teams to ensure that every implementation aligns with mission objectives. From writing and integrating new code to executing thorough unit tests and documenting every step with precision

  • Design, develop, document, and test software for offensive cyber operations capabilities.
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in software, firmware, protocols, and hardware components .
  • Design robust test procedures and implement automated test suites to rigorously evaluate new features during development cycles.
  • Collaborate with Technical Writers to contribute to mission deliverables and author technical documentation that accurately reflects the implemented features and workflows.
  • Utilize tools like Ghidra and custom Python scripts to analyze and interpret firmware components. This investigative work supports the development of integrated solutions tailored to evolving mission needs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in software engineering, or a related field
  • Expertise with C, Assembly, and Python, particularly in low-level or embedded systems environments
  • TS/SCI clearance required; must be willing to undergo a polygraph
Preferred Requirements
  • 3 or more years of experience with offensive cyber operations capabilities
  • Familiarity with tools like Ghidra and custom scripting for firmware analysis
  • Proficient in designing and executing automated unit and integration tests
  • Experience drafting technical documentation independently or working with Technical Writers

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and…

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