Principal software engineer Jobs in Ellerau

Requisition Number :  19121

Required Travel : 0 - 10%

Employment Type :  Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Security Clearance :  Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience :  Senior

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.

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 C5ISR, 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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Software Development Analyst 4 in support of a large Operations and Maintenance Contract within Mission Technologies.

Positions will be based at global Army training sites around the world. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing technical studies and engineering analysis focused on software cost-efficiency, quality, and algorithm optimization to support life-cycle sustainment for TADSS.
• Expertise required in software development for TADSS maintenance, integrating field tests, and providing technical solutions for the restoration of software functionality.
• Tasked with software modifications, upgrade installations, and functional verification in line with Government directives, ensuring TADSS components are current and operable.
• Developers engage in pre-and-post modification software inspections and validations pertaining to TADSS, ensuring proper configuration for the integration of future modifications / upgrades.
• Role involves reverse engineering software processes to guarantee sustainability and compatibility within the TADSS framework.
• Charged with comprehensive software engineering services inclusive of analysis, design, testing, production, and documentation to uphold software performance standards and consistent support throughout the software development life cycle, ensuring robust, tested, and reliable software outputs.
• Required to provide expedited engineering support during exercises / tests, including patches and workarounds for TADSS, to minimize operational disruptions.
• Developers contributes to plans for the procurement and replacement of GLDD components within TADSS, verifying the new components meet the form, fit, and function standards for seamless software integration.
• Knowledge of comprehensive software engineering services including analysis, design, testing, and documentation

Minimum Qualifications

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.