Software Engineer- JLLIS Lead Engineer Software

Position: Software Engineer- JLLIS Lead ( (Engineer Software 3) - 28262
Requisition Number: 28262 Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $96,951.00 - $ 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. Summary HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to support the JTSE program at the Joint Staff Complex in Suffolk, VA. In this role, you’ll design and deliver high quality software solutions while providing technical leadership to a team of developers supporting critical DoD training systems.

What You Will Do
• Develop high quality software solutions and lead a team of software engineers
• Translate functional requirements into scalable and supportable technical solutions
• Lead design and architectural discussions
• Ensure adherence to coding, testing, and deployment best practices
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure system reliability
• Collaborate across cross functional teams to design, implement, and deploy customer focused solutions
• Provide leadership, align your team to goals, and support a positive, productive team culture
• Develop clean, well structured code following provided standards What You Must Have
• 5 years experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript/Type Script)
• Strong understanding of object oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle and modern development practices
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, and environments
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• 2+ years of leadership experience guiding junior engineers and supporting team success
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must have an active Secret Clearance Preferred Requirements
• Understanding of system architecture, distributed systems, and large scale application…