Early Career Software Engineer - 30877

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Mary, Un

Requisition Number: 30877

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $72,209.00 - $105,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

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.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership 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:

Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.

Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.

Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking an Early Career Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of modern software applications that contribute to national broadband initiatives, data analytics platforms, and critical telecommunications systems. This role will work closely with experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams to help build reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that support digital equity and communications infrastructure across the United States.

This is a hybrid opportunity that will require some onsite work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions that support national telecommunications mission objectives.

Work with senior engineers and product teams to translate requirements into technical tasks.

Learn and apply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Support maintenance activities, bug fixes, and performance enhancements for existing applications.

Contribute to basic documentation and participate in team knowledge‑sharing activities.

Minimum Qualifications

LEVEL 1 - 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field with previous engineering internship experience.

LEVEL 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field.

Foundational knowledge or coursework in at least one of the following: Python, MATLAB, Rust, Unreal Engine, or Azure Cloud/Windows desktop environments.

Basic understanding of APIs, RESTful services, or software architecture concepts.

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

An active secret security clearance

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

The 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.

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

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 o