Software Engineer (Engineer Software 1)

HII
Syracuse, NY

Requisition Number: 28510

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $65,930.00 - $85,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Entry Level

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:

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

HII, Mission Technologies is seeking self-motivated, talented Software Engineers to design, develop, and test command, control, and communications software for leading edge ISR, SDR, and EW DoD products. This position will be located in Syracuse, New York.

Candidates will be expected to integrate into our multi-disciplinary teams to provide best-in-class solutions and products to a diverse customer baseline with a demanding and intriguing technical problem space. From high-level, self-hosted User Interface software and networking down to low-level Operating System or bare-metal software/drivers running on System-on-a-Chip CPUs/FPGAs/GPUs. HII offers an array of software development opportunities at all layers of the stack for rapid prototypes, new product design, and fielded hardware that protect and support the American warfighter and our nation's interests.

Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

  • Participate in all phases of software lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, development, integration, and test with minimal supervision.

  • Apply state-of-the-art programming techniques, software design best practices, and software technologies.

  • Analyze and modify software systems by reverse-engineering, architecting, coding, installing, testing, debugging, and documenting designs/APIs.

  • Stand up development environment and platform application environment from scratch.

  • Guide customers and systems engineers in formulating software requirements, advise on alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies, as required.

  • Prepare and communicate daily status information in accordance with required software development lifecycles.

  • Independently derives requirements into actionable tasks.

  • Follow all company policies and guidelines, including familiarity with company-wide software practices.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it!

  • 0 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.

  • Proficient in various object-oriented and functional programming languages (e.g. Embedded C/C++, C/C++, C#, Java)

  • Proficient in common procedural/scripting languages and object definition files (Python, Bash, MATLAB, JavaScript, JSON, XML)

  • Proficient in industry-standard software documentation methods such as user stories, UML, Agile and supporting tools such as Doxygen, Bamboo, JIRA

  • Experience with Power BI

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret government security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

  • Currently hold a U.S. security clearance.

  • Experience in the DoD contractor space, especially maritime.

  • Experience in leading junior software engineers.

  • Strong background in embedded Linux kernels, filesystems, and custom device drivers.

  • Experience with communications and networking libraries in embedded Linux (e.g. networking stacks, Protocol Buffers/Protobuf/data serialization).

  • Passionate about protecting the American warfighter.

  • Experience with RF communication links and/or radio systems.

Physical Requirements

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 [email protected] 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.

Posted 2026-05-12

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