{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8661e2c7030a3cccad776b38","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8661e2c7030a3cccad776b38","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8661e2c7030a3cccad776b38","title":"Senior Software Engineer (Engineer Software 6)","description":"Date: Jul 10, 2026\r\nLocation: Albuquerque, NM, New Mexico, United States\r\nCompany: HII's Mission Technologies division\r\nRequisition Number: 29349\r\nRequired Travel: 0 - 10%\r\nEmployment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt\r\nAnticipated Salary Range: $220,000.00 - $240,000.00\r\nSecurity Clearance: TS/SCI\r\nLevel of Experience: Senior\r\nThis 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\nFor 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.\r\nHII 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.\r\nLeadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies\r\nLeadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:\r\nKnow & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.\r\nBuild Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.\r\nTake Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.\r\nCustomer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.\r\nShape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.\r\nAct with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.\r\nThese capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.\r\nSummary\r\nHII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced engineering and software-systems leader to support the design, integration, testing, sustainment, and delivery of advanced DoD simulation, training, avionics, and command and control systems. This role is ideal for a proven technical leader with deep expertise across aircraft simulation, distributed training environments, hardware/software integration, and customer-facing program execution.\r\nThe successful candidate will operate across engineering, program management, systems integration, and customer stakeholder communities to deliver reliable, mission-focused capabilities for the American warfighter.\r\nWhat You Will Do\r\nProvide senior leadership across the full software and systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through field support and sustainment.\r\nLead multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting simulation, training, avionics, and mission system programs, ensuring alignment with mission needs and contract milestones.\r\nTranslate customer operational requirements into clear engineering tasks, project plans, schedules, risks, and deliverables.\r\nDrive software intensive system design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for simulation networks, C2 environments, and distributed mission operations.\r\nCollaborate closely with government customers, engineers, vendors, and mission partners to resolve technical challenges and maintain execution momentum.\r\nPlan and manage Agile execution strategies, including iterative development, milestone tracking, risk management, and continuous improvement.\r\nServe as a senior technical advisor to customers and leadership, supporting requirements generation, proposals, integration strategies, and feasibility assessments.\r\nMentor and develop engineering talent while fostering a collaborative, accountable, mission focused culture.\r\nManage hardware/software development, procurement, assembly, configuration, and sustainment across multiple locations.\r\nSupport live, virtual, and constructive training events with on-site technical leadership and system-readiness oversight.\r\nAnalyze system capabilities, test results, and user feedback to resolve complex integration and performance issues.\r\nOperate independently with consultative direction, identifying solutions and communicating progress to customers and internal leaders.\r\nRepresent HII as a trusted technical and programmatic advisor on advanced simulation, avionics, and mission-training initiatives.\r\nWhat You Must Have\r\n20+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 18+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 15+ years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 years relevant experience.\r\nBachelor of Science in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.\r\nMaster of Science in Cybersecurity or equivalent advanced technical education is highly relevant.\r\n20+ years of combined experience in avionics systems, aircraft simulation design, distributed mission operations, engineering integration, test execution, and technical sustainment.\r\n7+ years of DoD or government project/program management or engineering leadership.\r\nProven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, test, integration, and subcontractor domains.\r\nExperience planning and executing Agile methodologies, tracking milestones, managing risks, and reporting to customers.\r\nHands-on experience with simulation and training systems such as aircraft simulators, testbeds, reconfigurable cockpits, and LVC training environments.\r\nDemonstrated ability to work directly with government customers on requirements, proposals, and mission-focused technical execution.\r\nStrong mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills across diverse teams.\r\nAbility to troubleshoot complex hardware/software and avionics systems while maintaining high operational availability.\r\nMust have an active TS/SCI clearance.\r\nPreferred Requirements\r\nExperience with Air Force, aviation, simulation, training, or related DoD programs.\r\nPrior support to Wright-Patterson AFB, 711 HPW, Distributed Mission Operations, or similar environments.\r\nExperience managing multi million dollar task orders, budgets, procurement, and cross-company execution teams.\r\nBackground with aircraft avionics (F-16, MQ 1/MQ 9, U 28), command centers, debrief systems, and deployable tactical training systems.\r\nFamiliarity with system integration across simulation networks, cockpit hardware, gauges, displays, communications/navigation systems, and testbed equipment.\r\nKnowledge of Agile engineering practices, system interface documentation, software lifecycle development, and verification/test planning.\r\nWorking knowledge of cybersecurity, classified systems, and secure DoD engineering environments.\r\nStrong servant-leadership mindset with a passion for delivering mission-relevant engineering and training capabilities for the warfighter.\r\nThe listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.\r\nMeet HII's Mission Technologies Division\r\nOur 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.\r\nHII 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.\r\nWhy HII\r\nWe 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.\r\nRecognized 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.\r\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\r\nAll 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.\r\nDo You Need Assistance?\r\nIf 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-case basis. Please note that only the 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. 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Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.\r\nAs 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.\r\nFor 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.\r\nHII 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. 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We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:\r\nKnow & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.\r\nBuild Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.\r\nTake Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.\r\nCustomer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.\r\nShape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.\r\nAct with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.\r\nThese capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.\r\nSummary\r\nHII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced engineering and software-systems leader to support the design, integration, testing, sustainment, and delivery of advanced DoD simulation, training, avionics, and command and control systems. This role is ideal for a proven technical leader with deep expertise across aircraft simulation, distributed training environments, hardware/software integration, and customer-facing program execution.\r\nThe successful candidate will operate across engineering, program management, systems integration, and customer stakeholder communities to deliver reliable, mission-focused capabilities for the American warfighter.\r\nWhat You Will Do\r\nProvide senior leadership across the full software and systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through field support and sustainment.\r\nLead multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting simulation, training, avionics, and mission system programs, ensuring alignment with mission needs and contract milestones.\r\nTranslate customer operational requirements into clear engineering tasks, project plans, schedules, risks, and deliverables.\r\nDrive software intensive system design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for simulation networks, C2 environments, and distributed mission operations.\r\nCollaborate closely with government customers, engineers, vendors, and mission partners to resolve technical challenges and maintain execution momentum.\r\nPlan and manage Agile execution strategies, including iterative development, milestone tracking, risk management, and continuous improvement.\r\nServe as a senior technical advisor to customers and leadership, supporting requirements generation, proposals, integration strategies, and feasibility assessments.\r\nMentor and develop engineering talent while fostering a collaborative, accountable, mission focused culture.\r\nManage hardware/software development, procurement, assembly, configuration, and sustainment across multiple locations.\r\nSupport live, virtual, and constructive training events with on-site technical leadership and system-readiness oversight.\r\nAnalyze system capabilities, test results, and user feedback to resolve complex integration and performance issues.\r\nOperate independently with consultative direction, identifying solutions and communicating progress to customers and internal leaders.\r\nRepresent HII as a trusted technical and programmatic advisor on advanced simulation, avionics, and mission-training initiatives.\r\nWhat You Must Have\r\n20+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 18+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 15+ years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 years relevant experience.\r\nBachelor of Science in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.\r\nMaster of Science in Cybersecurity or equivalent advanced technical education is highly relevant.\r\n20+ years of combined experience in avionics systems, aircraft simulation design, distributed mission operations, engineering integration, test execution, and technical sustainment.\r\n7+ years of DoD or government project/program management or engineering leadership.\r\nProven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, test, integration, and subcontractor domains.\r\nExperience planning and executing Agile methodologies, tracking milestones, managing risks, and reporting to customers.\r\nHands-on experience with simulation and training systems such as aircraft simulators, testbeds, reconfigurable cockpits, and LVC training environments.\r\nDemonstrated ability to work directly with government customers on requirements, proposals, and mission-focused technical execution.\r\nStrong mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills across diverse teams.\r\nAbility to troubleshoot complex hardware/software and avionics systems while maintaining high operational availability.\r\nMust have an active TS/SCI clearance.\r\nPreferred Requirements\r\nExperience with Air Force, aviation, simulation, training, or related DoD programs.\r\nPrior support to Wright-Patterson AFB, 711 HPW, Distributed Mission Operations, or similar environments.\r\nExperience managing multi million dollar task orders, budgets, procurement, and cross-company execution teams.\r\nBackground with aircraft avionics (F-16, MQ 1/MQ 9, U 28), command centers, debrief systems, and deployable tactical training systems.\r\nFamiliarity with system integration across simulation networks, cockpit hardware, gauges, displays, communications/navigation systems, and testbed equipment.\r\nKnowledge of Agile engineering practices, system interface documentation, software lifecycle development, and verification/test planning.\r\nWorking knowledge of cybersecurity, classified systems, and secure DoD engineering environments.\r\nStrong servant-leadership mindset with a passion for delivering mission-relevant engineering and training capabilities for the warfighter.\r\nThe listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.\r\nMeet HII's Mission Technologies Division\r\nOur 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.\r\nHII 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.\r\nWhy HII\r\nWe 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.\r\nRecognized 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.\r\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\r\nAll 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.\r\nDo You Need Assistance?\r\nIf 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-case basis. 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