Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer

Job Overview

Requisition Number: 28482
Required Travel: 11% – 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $ – $
Security Clearance:
Secret
Position:
Software Engineer – Unmanned Maritime Autonomy (HII Unmanned Systems)

• Design, develop, implement, and test autonomy solutions for unmanned maritime products.
• Develop creative and innovative solutions to complex autonomy problems for HII UxS products.
• Lead software product and customer deliverables, including documentation of requirements, design, and implementation.
• Enhance features and fix existing defects for customers.
• Communicate findings, problems, and solutions to functional, project teams, and external customers.
• Coordinate with system, firmware, hardware, and other engineering teams to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Participate in all phases of product development – requirements review, design, usability, risk assessment, and defect resolution.
• Follow software development processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers on multidisciplinary research, data processing systems and electronic integration.
• Determine computer user needs and evaluate system capabilities to solve program intent, output, input, and control requirements.
• Ensure compliance with software standards and best practices.

• Academic or work experience equivalent to 9 years with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD or JD; or High School Diploma with 13 years of experience.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in software development and architecture design.
• In‑depth knowledge of C++ and Python programming languages.
• Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Atlassian tools.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Debugging expertise for hard‑to‑reproduce whole‑system problems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams and handle multiple tasks.
• Bonus – experience with autonomous systems, maritime technology, and maritime robotics.
• Physical requirement: adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity.

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan options.
• Financial planning tools and life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.