Posted today
Secret
$109,418 - $139,118
Unspecified
IT - Software
Dayton, OH (On-Site/Office)
Requisition Number: 27735
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $109,418.00 - $139,118.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Management
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 C5ISR 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 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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on, expert C++ Software Engineering Lead to guide a specialized team focused on high-performance computing and real-time data processing. This role is for a seasoned C++ developer who is passionate about architecting complex systems, optimizing performance-critical code, and mentoring a team to achieve technical excellence. You will remain deeply involved in the code, leading by example while steering the team's technical strategy.
Why Mission Technologies?
Competitive Salary
401K Match Program
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Floating Holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Program
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Requirements
Physical Requirements
May be required to visit job site in an industrial environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.
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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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 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.
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $109,418.00 - $139,118.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Management
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 C5ISR 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 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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on, expert C++ Software Engineering Lead to guide a specialized team focused on high-performance computing and real-time data processing. This role is for a seasoned C++ developer who is passionate about architecting complex systems, optimizing performance-critical code, and mentoring a team to achieve technical excellence. You will remain deeply involved in the code, leading by example while steering the team's technical strategy.
Why Mission Technologies?
Competitive Salary
401K Match Program
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Floating Holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Program
#LI-HB1
#LI-HB1
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of our high-performance C++ application, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code for critical components.
- Guide the team's C++ architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, robustness, and adherence to modern C++ standards (e.g., C++17/20).
- Mentor a team of software engineers through hands-on guidance, rigorous code reviews, and the promotion of best practices in software development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and technical deliverables.
- Profile, debug, and resolve complex technical challenges in a multi-threaded, performance-sensitive environment.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for software team members.
- Champion continuous improvement in development workflows, tools, and team culture
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
- Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or newer), with a deep understanding of the C++ standard library, object-oriented design, and memory management.
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing complex, multi-threaded, or performance-critical software systems in C++.
- 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, including code reviews, architectural guidance, and mentorship.
- Working knowledge of Python or JavaScript for scripting and tooling.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies.
- Clearance: Minimum Secret clearance is required to start.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
- Experience with CUDA
- Experience with high-performance libraries.
- Familiarity with C++ build systems like CMake.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Deep understanding of Linux development environments.
Physical Requirements
May be required to visit job site in an industrial environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.
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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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 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.
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.
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