{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b58e83cf72e13f231a3c780d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b58e83cf72e13f231a3c780d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b58e83cf72e13f231a3c780d","title":"Radar Software Engineer - C++ / Python - Mission Systems - Cleared - WPAFB","description":"Date: Sep 18, 2026\n\nLocation: Dayton Wright-Patterson AFB, O, Ohio, United States\n\nCompany: HII's Mission Technologies division\n\nRequisition Number: 30311\n\nRequired Travel: 0 - 10%\n\nEmployment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt\n\nAnticipated Salary Range: $78,406.00 - $167,600.00\n\nSecurity Clearance: Secret\n\nLevel of Experience: Mid\n\nThis 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.\n\nHII 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.\n\nMeet HII’s Mission Technologies Division\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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.\n\nTo learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072\n\nJob Description\nHuntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII‑MT), is seeking multi-level Radar Software Engineers to join our growing software development team supporting advanced radar systems. Junior-level candidates will work under the mentorship of senior engineers to design, code, test, and integrate software components, gaining hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle while contributing to the creation of robust, real-time software solutions. They will collaborate closely with internal team members and external partner vendors to support development and testing activities. More experienced Radar Software Engineers will contribute more independently across the entire lifecycle, including requirements analysis, evaluation of external vendor software, architectural design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance. These engineers will help solve complex technical challenges, work with real-time embedded systems, and collaborate in a cross-functional environment. Together, these roles offer exceptional opportunities to grow your career while supporting mission-critical radar capabilities.\n\nThis position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.\n\n#LI-HB1\n\nEssential Job Responsibilities\nJunior Radar Software Engineer:\nContributes to the design, development, analysis, and testing of radar software. Writes clean, maintainable, and efficient code in languages such as C++ and Python under the guidance of senior engineers. Assists in the integration of software components with hardware. Participates in debugging and troubleshooting software issues. Supports the development and maintenance of software documentation and participates in code reviews. Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to ensure software meets system requirements.\nMid-Level Radar Software Engineer:\nDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains real-time embedded software for radar applications using languages such as C++ and Python. Implements and optimizes complex radar algorithms and signal processing techniques developed in MATLAB and/or Python into software. Performs software integration with target hardware and supports system-level testing and verification. Troubleshoots and resolves software and system issues. Creates and maintains software documentation and participates actively in design and code reviews. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to ensure software solutions meet performance and quality standards\nSenior Radar Software Engineer:\nDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains real-time embedded software for radar applications using languages such as C++ and Python. Implements and optimizes complex radar algorithms and signal processing techniques developed in MATLAB and/or Python into software. Performs software integration with target hardware and supports system-level testing and verification. Troubleshoots and resolves software and system issues. Creates and maintains software documentation and participates actively in design and code reviews. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to ensure software solutions meet performance and quality standards\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nJunior Radar Software Engineer :\n\n2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field; 0 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.\nAcademic background or project experience in software development, preferably with C++ and Python.\nUnderstanding of object-oriented design and software development principles.\nAn interest in or familiarity with radar systems or signal processing concepts.\nFamiliarity with Linux or a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is a plus.\nAn understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and meeting timing constraints.\nA strong foundation in linear algebra and basic physics.\nClearance:Secret Security Clearance to start\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks\n\nMid-Level Radar Software Engineer:\n\n5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.\nProven experience developing software in C++ and Python.\nStrong experience in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.\nKnowledge of radar systems, digital signal processing (DSP), or related domains.\nProficiency with development in a Linux or Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.\nExperience with software configuration management and version control tools in a CI/CD Pipeline environment using tools such as GitLab.\nDemonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining a robust unit testing framework, including creating tests, improving code coverage, analyzing results, and developing action plans.\nHands-on experience with software/hardware integration, testing, and debugging.\nResponsible for implementing and reporting on software development activities.\nClearance:Secret Security Clearance to start\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks\n\nSenior Radar Software Engineer:\n\n9 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.\nProven experience developing software in C++ and Python.\nStrong experience in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.\nKnowledge of radar systems, digital signal processing (DSP), or related domains.\nProficiency with development in a Linux or Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.\nExperience with software configuration management and version control tools in a CI/CD Pipeline environment using tools such as GitLab.\nDemonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining a robust unit testing framework, including creating tests, improving code coverage, analyzing results, and developing action plans.\nHands-on experience with software/hardware integration, testing, and debugging.\nResponsible for implementing and reporting on software development activities.\nClearance:Secret Security Clearance to start\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks\n\nPreferred Requirements\n\nJunior Radar Software Engineer:\n\nBasic knowledge of software configuration management tools in a CI/CD Pipeline environment (e.g., GitLab).\nBasic knowledge of building, deploying, using, and maintaining reusable and reliable containerized images (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).\nFamiliarity with a unit testing framework.\nWillingness to participate in hands-on software integration and testing.\nStrong desire to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.\nSupports software development planning and reporting activities.\n\nMid-Level Radar Software Engineer:\n\nExperience with software design patterns and an understanding of software architecture.\nExperience with performance profiling and optimization.\nAble to translate system-level requirements into software design specifications.\nBuilding, deploying, using, and maintaining reusable and reliable containerized images (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).\nDeveloping software using a CI/CD Pipeline in a Cloud environment.\nExperience mentoring junior engineers is a plus.\nKnowledge and hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and meeting timing constraints.\nWork experience using linear algebra and basic physics.\n\nSenior Radar Software Engineer:\n\nExperience with software design patterns and an understanding of software architecture.\nExperience with performance profiling and optimization.\nAble to translate system-level requirements into software design specifications.\nBuilding, deploying, using, and maintaining reusable and reliable containerized images (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).\nDeveloping software using a CI/CD Pipeline in a Cloud environment.\nExperience mentoring junior engineers is a plus.\nKnowledge and hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and meeting timing constraints.\nWork experience using linear algebra and basic physics.\n\nThis position is available at multiple levels. Candidates will be evaluated at the appropriate level based on education and relevant experience\n\nPhysical Requirements\nAdequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.\n\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.\n\nWhy HII\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.\n\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.\n\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\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.\n\nDo You Need Assistance?\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-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. 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Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.\n\nHII 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.\n\nMeet HII’s Mission Technologies Division\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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.\n\nTo learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072\n\nJob Description\nHuntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII‑MT), is seeking multi-level Radar Software Engineers to join our growing software development team supporting advanced radar systems. Junior-level candidates will work under the mentorship of senior engineers to design, code, test, and integrate software components, gaining hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle while contributing to the creation of robust, real-time software solutions. They will collaborate closely with internal team members and external partner vendors to support development and testing activities. More experienced Radar Software Engineers will contribute more independently across the entire lifecycle, including requirements analysis, evaluation of external vendor software, architectural design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance. These engineers will help solve complex technical challenges, work with real-time embedded systems, and collaborate in a cross-functional environment. Together, these roles offer exceptional opportunities to grow your career while supporting mission-critical radar capabilities.\n\nThis position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.\n\n#LI-HB1\n\nEssential Job Responsibilities\nJunior Radar Software Engineer:\nContributes to the design, development, analysis, and testing of radar software. Writes clean, maintainable, and efficient code in languages such as C++ and Python under the guidance of senior engineers. Assists in the integration of software components with hardware. Participates in debugging and troubleshooting software issues. Supports the development and maintenance of software documentation and participates in code reviews. Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to ensure software meets system requirements.\nMid-Level Radar Software Engineer:\nDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains real-time embedded software for radar applications using languages such as C++ and Python. Implements and optimizes complex radar algorithms and signal processing techniques developed in MATLAB and/or Python into software. Performs software integration with target hardware and supports system-level testing and verification. Troubleshoots and resolves software and system issues. Creates and maintains software documentation and participates actively in design and code reviews. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to ensure software solutions meet performance and quality standards\nSenior Radar Software Engineer:\nDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains real-time embedded software for radar applications using languages such as C++ and Python. Implements and optimizes complex radar algorithms and signal processing techniques developed in MATLAB and/or Python into software. Performs software integration with target hardware and supports system-level testing and verification. Troubleshoots and resolves software and system issues. Creates and maintains software documentation and participates actively in design and code reviews. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to ensure software solutions meet performance and quality standards\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nJunior Radar Software Engineer :\n\n2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field; 0 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.\nAcademic background or project experience in software development, preferably with C++ and Python.\nUnderstanding of object-oriented design and software development principles.\nAn interest in or familiarity with radar systems or signal processing concepts.\nFamiliarity with Linux or a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is a plus.\nAn understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and meeting timing constraints.\nA strong foundation in linear algebra and basic physics.\nClearance:Secret Security Clearance to start\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks\n\nMid-Level Radar Software Engineer:\n\n5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.\nProven experience developing software in C++ and Python.\nStrong experience in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.\nKnowledge of radar systems, digital signal processing (DSP), or related domains.\nProficiency with development in a Linux or Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.\nExperience with software configuration management and version control tools in a CI/CD Pipeline environment using tools such as GitLab.\nDemonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining a robust unit testing framework, including creating tests, improving code coverage, analyzing results, and developing action plans.\nHands-on experience with software/hardware integration, testing, and debugging.\nResponsible for implementing and reporting on software development activities.\nClearance:Secret Security Clearance to start\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks\n\nSenior Radar Software Engineer:\n\n9 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.\nProven experience developing software in C++ and Python.\nStrong experience in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.\nKnowledge of radar systems, digital signal processing (DSP), or related domains.\nProficiency with development in a Linux or Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.\nExperience with software configuration management and version control tools in a CI/CD Pipeline environment using tools such as GitLab.\nDemonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining a robust unit testing framework, including creating tests, improving code coverage, analyzing results, and developing action plans.\nHands-on experience with software/hardware integration, testing, and debugging.\nResponsible for implementing and reporting on software development activities.\nClearance:Secret Security Clearance to start\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks\n\nPreferred Requirements\n\nJunior Radar Software Engineer:\n\nBasic knowledge of software configuration management tools in a CI/CD Pipeline environment (e.g., GitLab).\nBasic knowledge of building, deploying, using, and maintaining reusable and reliable containerized images (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).\nFamiliarity with a unit testing framework.\nWillingness to participate in hands-on software integration and testing.\nStrong desire to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.\nSupports software development planning and reporting activities.\n\nMid-Level Radar Software Engineer:\n\nExperience with software design patterns and an understanding of software architecture.\nExperience with performance profiling and optimization.\nAble to translate system-level requirements into software design specifications.\nBuilding, deploying, using, and maintaining reusable and reliable containerized images (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).\nDeveloping software using a CI/CD Pipeline in a Cloud environment.\nExperience mentoring junior engineers is a plus.\nKnowledge and hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and meeting timing constraints.\nWork experience using linear algebra and basic physics.\n\nSenior Radar Software Engineer:\n\nExperience with software design patterns and an understanding of software architecture.\nExperience with performance profiling and optimization.\nAble to translate system-level requirements into software design specifications.\nBuilding, deploying, using, and maintaining reusable and reliable containerized images (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).\nDeveloping software using a CI/CD Pipeline in a Cloud environment.\nExperience mentoring junior engineers is a plus.\nKnowledge and hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and meeting timing constraints.\nWork experience using linear algebra and basic physics.\n\nThis position is available at multiple levels. Candidates will be evaluated at the appropriate level based on education and relevant experience\n\nPhysical Requirements\nAdequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.\n\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.\n\nWhy HII\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.\n\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.\n\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\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.\n\nDo You Need Assistance?\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-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.","datePosted":"2026-09-24T11:38:50.252Z","dateModified":"2026-09-24T11:38:50.252Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"HII","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Dayton","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b58e83cf72e13f231a3c780d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b58e83cf72e13f231a3c780d"}}